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Research suggests teachers’ safety and inclusive education go hand in hand
The report comes as latest Tasmanian data confirms a rise in school violence.
Education leaders urge media to end harmful school league tables
The IEU has joined education leaders from across Australia to write an open letter to NewsCorp Australia calling on the media giant to immediately cease the publication of misleading school league tables.
Workers’ mental health suffering due to occupational violence
Australian workers are experiencing unacceptably high levels of burnout, stress, and overwork, according to new data from the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).
Solidarity leads to workload wins
IEU members at a Caloundra City Private School (CCPS) have achieved significant wins on workload as part of their new collective agreement.
Severe weather event: advice to Northern Territory members
As members in Darwin and the Top End continue the clean-up following Tropical Cyclone Fina, we would like to remind Northern Territory members of relevant leave, including Natural Disaster Leave, which may be available.
Severe weather event: advice to Northern Territory members
As Tropical Cyclone Fina approaches the Northern Territory coast, it is important IEU members know what applicable leave provisions are included in relevant collective agreements as part of union negotiations.
Women’s safety at work declines
Women’s workplace safety has declined over the past decade, while overall gender equality has risen modestly.
Outstanding IEU member activists celebrated
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.
$6,000 backpay for school officer taking on higher duties
The member had taken on higher duties following the departure of a senior colleague.
Teacher converts to secure job with IEU support
Employer initially denied contract teacher’s conversion request despite job ads for multiple ongoing positions.
Reclassification win after job ad sparks questions
An IEU school officer member has successfully been reclassified after their employer advertised the same job at higher pay rates. The member who works for a large employing authority said they initially believed their position was wrongly classified after speaking...
Payday super law passes in win for workers
Superannuation to be paid at the same time as wages under new law.
World Teachers’ Day: A union led day of celebration, recognition and action
World Teachers’ Day has its origins in union led action promoting the teaching profession.
Celebrating 25 years of IEU membership
This year, 199 IEU members have been recognised as part of our union’s 25-Year Member Program. For a quarter of a century, this group of teachers, principals, school officers, early childhood educators and retired members have embodied our union’s values and...
Attack on bargaining rights a risk to living standards
Federal Coalition leader Sussan Ley’s plan to overturn multi-employer bargaining laws is a risk to living standards.
Gender balance declines in school leadership
Women are increasingly underrepresented in leadership roles in schools.
National plan to end bullying in schools welcomed
Final Anti-Bullying Rapid Review report released outlining national strategy to stamp out abusive behaviour in schools.
IEU members celebrated with 2025 TEACHX Awards
Five IEU members will be honoured for their outstanding contributions to the teaching profession as part of World Teachers’ Day 2025.
Reinstatement of discrimination exemptions for religious schools shameful and unjust
Our union has condemned the Northern Territory government’s reinstatement of the right for faith-based schools to discriminate against staff and students.
Our union’s million-dollar difference
Our union has secured $1,121,491 in payments and settlements for members over the past 12 months.
New HAT certification pathway for QCAA endorsers
New pathway to Highly Accomplished Teacher certification for those in QCAA endorser roles.
IEU members take key issues to Canberra
A group of teacher IEU members gathered in Canberra last month for the National Teacher Workforce Roundtable, ensuring our union’s voice was heard at the highest levels of government.
Survey highlights Australian teacher workload crisis
The 2024 OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) results paint a disturbing picture of the reality of work for Australian teachers and school leaders.
Report reveals widespread PTT inconsistency
New IEU research reveals a broad inconsistency across the Queensland non-government education sector when it comes to Permission To Teach (PTT) arrangements.
QLD Lutheran IEU Chapter a case study in improving consultation
Consultation is a powerful pathway to change because when IEU members have a voice in decisions that impact their work the entire community benefits.
Restructure and redundancy: everything you need to know
At this time of year, our union unfortunately fields some member queries on how to navigate situations involving restructure and/or redundancy.
Fixed-term contracts – know your rights
The misuse of fixed-term contracts has historically been a major issue in the non-government education sector, locking teachers and school support staff into futures of uncertainty and stress.
Anti-discrimination amendments shameful and unjust
Our union has called the passing of the Northern Territory Government’s amendments to anti-discrimination laws shameful and unjust.
QLD kindy staff reject inadequate employer offer
Creche and Kindergarten (C&K) branch centre employees across Queensland have had their say and overwhelmingly voted no to their employer’s plan for outdated working conditions.





























