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Attempt to terminate kindy agreement thwarted
Our union has successfully prevented an employer from terminating a kindergarten’s collective agreement.
Attacks on super put Australian retirements at risk
Divisive criticism of Australia’s world-leading superannuation scheme shows exactly why the current system must be defended.
Unions release new Permission to Teach guidelines
Our union has partnered with the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) to develop a Joint Position Statement on minimum expectations when engaging with Permission to Teach (PTT) employees. IEU-QNT Senior Research Officer and member of our union’s Education Committee Dr...
History made with lowest recorded gender pay gap
Equal Pay Day (17 August) 2026 has marked the lowest gender pay gap ever recorded across Australia, according to new data.
Personal leave: do you know your entitlements?
Personal leave is an important working right, but there are some lesser-known facets to taking leave that all employees should be aware of.
APST review an opportunity to contemporise standards, address current deficiencies
The first formal review of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) since their introduction 15 years ago provides a chance to ensure the standards evolve to suit the contemporary professional landscape of teaching.
Curriculum changes’ adverse impact on specialist teachers highlighted in survey
IEU-QNT members employed as specialist teachers participated in a union survey examining the challenges, changes and impacts arising from the new curriculum guideline introduced by the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board (NSSAB) in 2025.
The new curriculum guideline introduced percentage-based programming time and permitted primary schools to cease programming some specialist subjects.
Social media age restrictions: what IEU members need to know
New federal reforms to prevent Australians under 16 from creating or maintaining accounts on age-restricted social media platforms have generated understandable concern among schools, teachers and support staff, particularly about whether educators are expected to...
The growing influence of the ‘manosphere’: employers must act to protect staff
The 'manosphere' has had a meteoric rise in the post-pandemic years, fed by social media algorithms that thrive on division. A catch-all term for online spaces that espouse misogynistic views, the manosphere has fomented dangerous attitudes that have now seeped into...
Gina Brosnan’s 40+ years of solidarity
Although the education landscape changed rapidly around her, union membership has remained a constant for teacher member Gina Brosnan since she stepped into Brigidine College, Indooroopilly over 40 years ago. Teaching was only meant to be temporary, but Gina said she...
Psychosocial hazards: Lessons from the law and the classroom
In schools across Australia, the conversation around safety has broadened, as Rachel Drew from Thomsons writes.
Responding to allegations at work
Members are reminded to contact our union first when subject to allegations of wrongdoing in the workplace.
IEU-QNT Industrial Officer Mark Moorhead said facing allegations of wrongdoing can be distressing, but our union has experience supporting members through these situations.
Nominations open for the 2026 Member Awards
The IEU-QNT Member Awards celebrate IEU members and Chapters who exemplify our union values. IEU-QNT Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Rebecca Sisson said the annual awards acknowledge the varied and important ways members make a difference in their workplaces and within...
Stop, think and seek advice before signing
A troubling incident where staff were recently directed by their employer to sign a broad declaration that they had not engaged in “misconduct”, with no explanation for the request, is a timely reminder to pause and think before signing any legal documents.
Applications for $5,000 Teachers Health Future of Teaching Bursary now open
IEU members have an exclusive opportunity to win a grant of $5,000 to help bring their dream educational program or project to life.
Established in 2020, the Teachers Health (formerly Teachers Union Health/ TUH) Future of Teaching Bursary was designed with a clear purpose: to empower and support educators who are members of the IEU.
10 years on from Recognise, Respect, Reward
10 years ago, new collective agreements for Queensland Catholic schools were approved in the culmination of a 15-month campaign to secure leading teacher wages and other key bargaining claims.
National Reconciliation report calls for stronger support for schools and teachers
A new national report has identified the challenges, opportunities and priorities for reconciliation in education across Australia.
Greater transparency needed in funding for non-government schools
The Independent Education Union (IEU) is calling for stronger transparency and accountability measures to ensure public funding provided to non-government schools is directed towards student learning, educational outcomes and the delivery of quality education.
IEU takes action over incorrect leave deduction
Our union has successfully secured the correction of IEU members’ pay after personal leave was incorrectly deducted by a Queensland school.
The case highlighted the importance of members checking their payslips and seeking union support when something goes wrong.
Queensland’s emerging writers showcase their talent
Queensland school students with a flair for writing were celebrated last night (5 August) as part of the Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) and English Teachers Association of Queensland’s (ETAQ) annual Literary Competition.
Independent review into culture at Marist College Ashgrove welcomed
Our union has welcomed the announcement of an independent review into workplace culture at Marist College Ashgrove, following ongoing reports of harassment and sexualised behaviour at the school.
55 million dollar settlement over ALDI ‘start shifts early’ underpayments case
Supermarket giant ALDI will pay $55 million to thousands of current and former staff as part of a settlement of underpayment claims pursued by the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA).
Employer calls in lawyers over backpay dispute
An IEU teacher member employed in a Queensland Catholic school has now received over $11,000 in backpay after our union intervened following employer delays.
NGS posts strong returns as industry super delivers again
NGS Super, an industry super fund chosen by many IEU-QNT members, has posted a strong return of 11.5% over the past financial year for its diversified (MySuper) option.
Sexual harassment on the rise according to new figures
Sexual harassment is on the rise in Australian workplaces, according to new figures released by federal government agencies.
Unions welcome federal government intervention on AI
Australian Unions have welcomed the creation of a new Office of AI to develop a coordinated approach to the impacts of AI.
Wages and workload wins for Annandale Christian College members
IEU members employed at Annandale Christian College in Townsville will benefit from wage increases, enhanced superannuation and provisions to address workload as part of their replacement collective agreement.
Written warning withdrawn, performance management plan discontinued after IEU intervention
Our union’s support of a member has resulted in their employer withdrawing a formal written warning and a deficient performance improvement plan (PIP) being discontinued after we raised concerns regarding the need for and deployment of a performance management process.
Dad’s paid parental leave access upheld
An IEU teacher member whose application for paid parental leave was initially rejected was able to access the leave after our union intervened to assist. The employer denied the application, believing the member was ineligible for employer paid parental leave under...