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Questions rise over QCE’s future
It’s timely to reassess Senior Secondary Education – especially the benefits, drawbacks and long‑term viability of ATAR‑based systems.
New AITSL Guidelines recognise importance of teaching assistants
Effective deployment of teaching assistants enhances student outcomes and reduces workload.
Unions push for universal reproductive health leave
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...
Members’ voices heard on mandatory ECE teacher registration
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.
Unacceptable religious discrimination exemptions must go
As part of International Women’s Day (IWD) last Sunday, 8 March, IEU members have renewed their calls to reform outdated and harmful religious discrimination exemptions that permit faith-based employers to discriminate against staff.
IEU secures backpay for ELICOS teacher underpayment
An IEU member who suspected they were being underpaid in their role has been awarded backpay after our union’s intervention.
School staff need support navigating increasing classroom complexity
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.
$10k backpay win for member on parental leave
An IEU member on parental leave received backpay of $10,000 after our union stepped in.
AI influence leads to new academic integrity course
This year’s cohort of Queensland Year 12 students will be the first to complete a mandatory academic integrity course.
Severe weather events: advice to IEU-QNT members in Queensland
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...
PAR and school officer classification joint working party underway
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.
NSSAB Educational Guidelines: impact on specialist teachers
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.
AI in education settings – union advocacy remains critical
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.
C&K negotiations reach in-principle agreement
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.
New federal child safety reforms
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.
Queensland’s new reportable conduct scheme: what it means for schools
A new reportable conduct scheme will take effect in all applicable Queensland organisations, including schools, from 1 July 2026.
Severe weather events: advice to IEU-QNT members in Ingham
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...
Immerse yourself in Canada
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...
Working to Close the Gap: Stronger government action needed
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.
National AI Plan and Safety Institute unveiled
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.”
New model for better support in ECEC and schools
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.
IEU support secures backpay for isolated teachers
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.
Queensland government attacks workplace health and safety laws
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.
FWC rejects agreement after ineligible workers included in vote
The Fair Work Commission has denied the approval of a replacement collective agreement after IEU members at the school identified non-existent and long-departed staff were reportedly included in the voting process.
Teacher aides facing mandatory full-time positions until IEU intervention
Part-time teacher aides at a Gold Coast independent school were set to be forced into full-time roles – until IEU intervention stopped the move.
Important reform gives grieving parents security
In November last year, an important reform passed in federal Parliament prohibiting employers from cancelling or refusing employer-funded paid parental leave if an employee’s child is stillborn or dies shortly after birth.
Time to renew with IEU
IEU-QNT members understand why union membership matters: for protection and security, support at work when you need it and the real value for money union membership unlocks. It's time to renew your membership for 2026 - click here to renew now! IEU-QNT member benefits...
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.