The member had taken on higher duties following the departure of a senior colleague.
$6,000 backpay for school officer taking on higher duties
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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
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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.
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Final Anti-Bullying Rapid Review report released outlining national strategy to stamp out abusive behaviour in schools.
IEU members celebrated with 2025 TEACHX Awards
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Reinstatement of discrimination exemptions for religious schools shameful and unjust
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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
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Survey highlights Australian teacher workload crisis
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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
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Restructure and redundancy: everything you need to know
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Fixed-term contracts – know your rights
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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.
Reforms urgently needed to boost women’s super balances
Unions are calling for further reforms to close the gender super gap, to prevent large numbers of women entering retirement without enough superannuation for their economic security.
Right to disconnect’s first anniversary shows laws working as intended
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Collective agreement coverage soars to record 2.8 million workers
Australian workers are reaping the benefits of sweeping industrial relations reforms introduced by the federal Labor government, with a record number of workers now covered by collective bargaining agreements.
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QLD kindy staff say “no” to outdated working conditions
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. The Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) said...
C&K’s “children first” claim at risk as staff are put last
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Teachers’ voice central to any education agency reform
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C&K staff set to reject outdated agreement
IEU members across C&K Branch centres are set to vote NO next week on an outdated and inadequate employer agreement being put to a snap employer ballot.
Shameful anniversary for delayed respect at work protections
One year since anti-discrimination amendment law passed, it has not been enacted.