Next Tuesday’s federal budget is an opportunity to keep education at the centre of national policy and deliver much-needed financial relief for IEU members and their families.
IEU members joined Labour Day/May Day events in Alice Springs, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Darwin, the Gold Coast, Ipswich, Maryborough, Toowoomba and Townsville.
Our union has condemned the Queensland LNP government’s shameful plan to scrap critical protections and weaken Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation in its latest attack on the rights and conditions of the state’s workers. As part of the changes, the Crisafulli...
Having your work performance called into question is never easy, but it is important to remember you have rights throughout the performance management process.
IEU members in over 140 Queensland C&K branch centre kindergartens will now have access to enhanced wages, parental leave payment access and increased release time for Directors.
Psychological injury claim accepted after our union seeks review.
Experienced mentor and classroom teacher Jessica Prouten shares the core principles at the heart of her classroom management.
It’s timely to reassess Senior Secondary Education – especially the benefits, drawbacks and long‑term viability of ATAR‑based systems.
Effective deployment of teaching assistants enhances student outcomes and reduces workload.
Australian Unions are campaigning for 10 days of paid reproductive health leave (RHL) to be included in the National Employment Standards (NES). Australian Unions are pushing the Albanese Government to introduce 10 days of paid reproductive health leave (RHL) for all...
Our union’s Education Committee has responded to the Queensland Government’s call to expand mandatory teaching registration to all early childhood teachers (ECTs) employed in the state.
As part of International Women’s Day (IWD) last Sunday, 8 March, IEU members have renewed their calls to reform outdated and harmful religious discrimination exemptions that permit faith-based employers to discriminate against staff.
An IEU member who suspected they were being underpaid in their role has been awarded backpay after our union’s intervention.
IEU members know growing classroom complexity is placing unsustainable pressure on teachers and support staff, who are increasingly required to manage diverse learning needs, challenging behaviours and student wellbeing issues.
An IEU member on parental leave received backpay of $10,000 after our union stepped in.
This year’s cohort of Queensland Year 12 students will be the first to complete a mandatory academic integrity course.
With heavy rainfall and flooding impacting parts of Queensland, we would like to remind members of the Emergency and Natural Disaster provisions included in their collective agreements. We hope you are not affected, but if you are then it’s important to know your...
Representatives of our union and Lutheran Education Queensland (LEQ) met in early February for the inaugural meeting of the Joint Working Party (JWP) established under the Queensland Lutheran Schools Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.
Last year, the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board (NSSAB) released a new guideline for education programs in non-state schools, which specialist teacher members should be aware of.
Our union continues to monitor the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology on the education landscape and advocate in the best interests of IEU members.
Negotiations between IEU members and C&K Branch Centres resumed in February following employees’ resounding rejection of the employer’s inadequate offer at ballot last year.
A suite of reforms in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector have taken effect from 2 March 2026 as part of the federal government’s response to revelations of unacceptable practices and devastating safety issues in centres.
A new reportable conduct scheme will take effect in all applicable Queensland organisations, including schools, from 1 July 2026.
With heavy rainfall and flooding impacting large parts of the Ingham region, we would like to remind members of the Emergency and Natural Disaster provisions included in their collective agreements due to union negotiations. We hope you are not affected but if...
Operated in partnership with the Alberta Teachers’ Association, this once-in-a-lifetime professional development opportunity offers members the chance to exchange classrooms, experiences and cultures. Last December, IEU teacher member Karen Bartley Beal completed the...
For over a decade, Australians have marked Close the Gap Day on the third Thursday of March in support of achieving equitable health outcomes for First Nations Peoples.
The establishment of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Institute by the federal government as part of its broader National AI Plan has been welcomed by Australian Unions for “putting workers at the centre.”
The Thriving Kids Advisory Group Report, released by the federal government, recommends how the new initiative should operate to better address the needs of young children with developmental delay and autism.
A number of Queensland Catholic school teachers will receive substantial back pay after an IEU member identified they were being underpaid the Isolated Teachers Assistance Scheme (ITAS) allowance.
Our union has condemned the Crisafulli government’s shameful plan to scrap critical protections and weaken Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation in its latest attack on the rights and conditions of Queensland workers.