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Outstanding IEU member activists celebrated

17 November, 2025

Our union’s most exceptional activists were presented with IEU Member Awards at last week’s 2025 Annual General Meeting – recognising their significant contributions to our collective.

John (Max) MacDermott Union Activist Award

John (Max) MacDermott was a respected teacher at Mercy College, Mackay. This Award honours his outstanding contribution as a strong advocate and union activist for employee rights and working conditions.

David Parrington, Toowoomba Anglican School, Toowoomba

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Celebrating 40 years of IEU membership

Nov 12, 2026 | Union win

This year, 160 IEU members were recognised through our inaugural 40-year membership recognition program. Together, they represent decades of commitment to their profession, their colleagues and the power of collective action. As union records were only computerised in...

The $1.5 million difference

Oct 20, 2026 | Member benefits, Union win

Over the past 12 months, our industrial team has upheld members’ rights at work, securing a total of $1,562,142 in compensation, recovered wages and allowances.

What dad really needs this year (Hint: it’s paid parental leave)

Sep 4, 2026 | Union win

The Independent Education Union (IEU) is celebrating Father’s Day and congratulating all fathers who now have access to improved parental leave entitlements.