13,05,25 | Professional issues, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
An ongoing failure to address principal workload and other job stressors is placing the future of schools at risk. The annual Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey has again shone harsh light on key issues impacting principals including...
28,03,25 | Professional issues
The Queensland LNP government has delayed indefinitely anti-discrimination law reform designed to protect working women, survivors of family and domestic violence and other vulnerable members of the community. In a shameful move, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington...
17,03,25 | Professional issues, Teachers
Changes to processes for teachers seeking certification as Highly Accomplished or Lead Teachers (HALT certification) streamline requirements and reduce workload for applicants. At the point of graduation from an accredited ITE program, beginning teachers are granted...
13,03,25 | Professional issues, Teachers
Expressions of interest are now open for experienced IEU members who want to provide early career support to the next generation of teachers. Quality mentoring is vital for early career teachers but is not always readily accessible in schools.
12,03,25 | Professional issues, Teachers
Training the next generation of teachers is a significant responsibility. Attrition rates among early career teachers and ongoing issues with professional experiences (such as practicum, internships or Permission to Teach engagements) highlight the need to overhaul...
03,03,25 | Professional issues, Teachers
A suite of new free resources to help teachers manage classroom behaviour has been released by the federal government as part of their Engaged Classrooms initiative. Developed by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO), the new content expands on the...
03,03,25 | Professional issues, Teachers
The Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) has updated its policy for acceptable other experience that may be considered by teachers transitioning from provisional to full registration. In some circumstances, the QCT permits provisional teachers to use experience other...
28,11,24 | Professional issues, Workers' rights, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
Our union has welcomed a raft of recommendations outlined in a new report by the Senate Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence. The recommendations focus on protecting the rights of working people amidst widescale adoption of AI in a variety of...
18,11,24 | Equity, Professional issues
Women applying for leadership roles in Australian schools are more likely to face personal, social and systemic obstacles than men, according to new research. An Australian Catholic University (ACU) study highlighted the significant underrepresentation of women in...
11,11,24 | Professional issues, Teachers
The latest Education at a Glance report published by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has confirmed inequity in education, staffing and high workloads remain perennial problems in Australia. IEU-QNT Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the...
08,11,24 | Professional issues
The framework underpinning professional experiences (practicum and internships) for pre-service teachers has failed to keep pace with an evolving initial teacher education (ITE) landscape. Professional experiences are facilitated by guiding and legal documents, which...
08,11,24 | Professional issues
Our union is advocating for an urgent review of Queensland’s laws underpinning teacher registration. Last updated in 2019, the Education (Queensland College of Teachers Act) 2005 requires amendment to address significant registration issues affecting staff...
01,11,24 | Professional issues
Our union has welcomed a House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training report on the impact of generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in education. IEUA Federal Secretary Brad Hayes said the publication of the federal...
23,10,24 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Professional issues
The Initial Teacher Education (ITE) landscape has changed rapidly in recent years, with frameworks underpinning the system failing to keep pace. ITE frameworks include tertiary teacher education and professional experiences (practicum/“prac”, internships and...
11,09,24 | Professional issues
Our union has welcomed a House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training report on the impact of generative AI (GenAI) in education following a 16-month parliamentary enquiry. IEUA Federal Secretary Brad Hayes said our union welcomed...
09,09,24 | Member action, Professional issues
The implementation of Consultative Committees in close to 150 Queensland Catholic schools reflects the strength of IEU members who have united to deliver the message to their employers that there are better ways to collectively manage workload, as IEU-QNT Assistant...
06,09,24 | Professional issues
Our union has welcomed the recommendations made in the final report following the Queensland Non-State Schools Accreditation (NSSAB) Framework review. The purpose of the Review, which began in March 2023, was to ensure the Framework was fit for purpose, supported...
06,09,24 | Professional issues
A recent OECD publication reviewing the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on equity and inclusion in education underscores the crucial role of ethical considerations in balancing the potential benefits of AI and mitigating the risk of exacerbating existing...
06,09,24 | Professional issues
Our federal union has collaborated with federal agencies to develop official advice for teachers in schools and early childhood education (ECEC) settings regarding compliance requirements. IEUA Federal Secretary Brad Hayes said our union consulted closely with the...
13,05,24 | Professional issues, Teachers
Our union has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to reduce the financial burden on student teachers by introducing government payment during a practicum. IEU-QNT Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the move follows long-running advocacy from our union for...
10,05,24 | Professional issues
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has published new resources allowing teachers to better understand how artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with the curriculum. ACARA’s Curriculum connections resources support teachers to see...
10,05,24 | Early childhood, Professional issues
A five-year review of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG) has allowed IEU members in early childhood education to share their feedback on proposed revisions to the guidelines. The QKLG 2018 is being updated to better align with the federal Early...
10,05,24 | Professional issues, Teachers
Our union, along with the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU), are hosting an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) symposium for Queensland education stakeholders ahead of the renegotiation of a new practicum agreement in 2025. IEU-QNT Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Paul...
22,03,24 | Professional issues, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
New results from the annual Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey highlight the urgent need for action to address the health and wellbeing of school leaders. IEU-QNT Branch Secretary said the findings released today reinforced the need...
27,02,24 | Professional issues
Our union has welcomed the federal government’s investment in a range of free, evidence-based resources designed to help tackle disruptive behaviour in school classrooms. The investment follows the release of the Senate Education and Employment References Committee’s...
27,02,24 | Professional issues
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) has released a new toolkit to help teachers educate students about the concept of academic integrity and reinforce its importance. The toolkit was developed so teachers can build students’ awareness of their...
05,02,24 | Member benefits, Professional issues
Upcoming IEU member-only professional development will cover critical topics for all school staff when it comes to Artificial Intelligence (AI). The impact of AI on education remains a topic at the forefront of IEU members’ minds, with the federal government’s new...
30,10,23 | Professional issues, Teachers
Dr Glenys Mann from Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) School of Early Childhood and Inclusive Education is seeking expressions of interest from teachers in the non-government education sector to participate in her upcoming research project. As a Senior...
25,10,23 | Professional issues
The next stage of development is underway for the Middle Leader Professional Standards, with trials having commenced in Queensland schools during Term 4. IEU-QNT Research Officer Adele Schmidt said the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)...
24,10,23 | Professional issues
In many respects, the implications of AI on assessment practices have been more thoroughly considered than other, broader issues. Both universities and schools have been aware of opportunities for students to use AI and other digital tools to ‘cheat’ for some time....
24,10,23 | Professional issues
Australia’s first Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools has been officially endorsed by Education Ministers, but the profession remains waiting to see a final copy. Independent Education Union of Australia (IEUA) Federal Secretary Brad Hayes...
24,10,23 | Professional issues, Teachers
The findings from a review of the IEU Mentoring Program show that participating members have overwhelmingly found the program beneficial, with some providing suggestions for practical changes to improve future programs. IEU-QNT Research Officer Dr Adele Schmidt said...
24,10,23 | Professional issues
As the first cohort of Trade to Teach Internship Program participants near the end of their first year of university study, our union reiterates that alternative pathways to the teaching profession must be appropriately resourced and funded to successfully attract and...
24,10,23 | Professional issues
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) has completed a review of their Transitioning from provisional to full registration policy following feedback from stakeholders, including our union. IEU-QNT Research Officer Dr Adele Schmidt said QCT completed consultation with...
24,10,23 | Professional issues
The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) released draft guidelines for induction of early career teachers and new school leaders. The release of the respective guidelines fulfils key action 14 of the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan...
17,08,23 | Professional issues
Our federal union is continuing to ensure members’ voices are heard regarding the contentious issue of using artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. Our union is actively contributing to consultations and inquiries at state, territory, federal and international...
16,08,23 | Professional issues
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is leading a review of the P–10 Australian Curriculum Languages to ensure the needs of students are met now and in the future. Phase 4 of the review is now available for public consultation and...
16,08,23 | Professional issues, Teachers
With unsustainable workloads and work intensification driving teachers out of the profession, workload impact tests must form part of any new school initiatives. Advice released by our union’s federal office this week reaffirms the need for a “circuit breaker” on...
09,08,23 | Professional issues
Draft guidelines for the induction of early career teachers and new school leaders have been released by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). The release of the respective guidelines fulfills key action 14 of the National Teacher...
07,08,23 | Collective bargaining, Professional issues, Teachers
A 2.5% wage offer over four years for New South Wales (NSW) public sector teachers has been slammed by teacher unions. The NSW government has reneged on a previous deal that would have seen its teachers among the best paid in the country, according to the NSW...
02,08,23 | Professional issues
Recommendations from the Teacher Education Expert Panel (TEEP) final report miss the mark when it comes to addressing the fundamental problems with Initial Teacher Education (ITE). The report’s 14 recommendations have been agreed to in-principle by Australia’s...
02,08,23 | Professional issues
The renewal of the National School Reform Agreement (NSRA) must consider the resourcing needs of teachers and address the excessive workload and work intensification present in schools, as Paul Giles, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer writes. The NSRA is a joint agreement...
18,07,23 | Professional issues
Our union and the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) have jointly developed an innovative traffic light rating system and set of resources to guide teachers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. While AI in schools is a recent development, both unions were...
20,01,23 | Professional issues
Our union has called for urgent action on teacher workloads following the damning findings of the Productivity Commission’s Review of the National School Reform Agreement released today (20 January 2023). Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the Commission’s review...
13,06,22 | Professional issues, Teachers
A new government brings new opportunities for real change in the teaching profession and ensuring the voices of teachers are at the heart of those changes, writes IEU-QNT Branch Secretary Terry Burke. As the voice of members, our union looks forward to having the...
10,05,22 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Professional issues
Attaining full teacher registration is a significant milestone for any teacher, recognising both establishment within the profession as well as years of dedicated training. In Queensland, teachers are eligible to apply for full teacher registration after completing...
09,03,21 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Professional issues
Rates of insecure work – where workers don’t have permanent jobs – are quite high in Australia. Only 60% of workers are in full or part-time permanent employment. This means many workers are employed on contracts or in casual employment arrangements. In schools, many...
01,03,21 | Equity, Professional issues
Instruction in First Languages offers a unique opportunity to preserve and reinvigorate Australia’s First Languages, many of which are highly endangered, and our union has formally committed to a course of work designed to support First Language programs in...
