Our union has condemned the Northern Territory (NT) government’s plans to restore the right of faith-based schools to discriminate against staff and students.
IEU-QNT Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the current NT CLP government’s decision to reinstate the religious discrimination exemptions was deeply disappointing.
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While current negotiations in Queensland Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran schools do not affect principals’ working conditions, the outcomes will have a significant impact for staff in schools.
Inequity in Positions of Added Responsibility (PAR) remains a significant concern in Lutheran schools, particularly for experienced teachers, program leaders, and staff in primary school settings.
As we move towards the end of the year, preparations are underway for the next round of collective bargaining in Lutheran schools.