Teachers’ voice through their unions will be heard in review of proposed central education authority. Last November, federal Education Minister Jason Clare announced plans to establish the Teaching and Learning Commission (TLC). The proposal would see The Australian...
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Misconduct allegations dismissed with IEU advocacy
Support from our union’s industrial team has ensured procedural fairness for a member working in an early childhood setting. IEU-QNT Industrial Officer Melanie Stellmacher said the member was subject to allegations of bullying. “The member contacted our...
Member voices heard at joint Microsoft and ACTU AI Worker Summit
A recent summit hosted by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and Microsoft was an opportunity for the IEU to share the feedback and lived experience of members throughout Australia as they engage with artificial intelligence (AI) in education settings.
Misleading NCCD compliance advice circulating in schools
IEU members should remain alert to potential misleading advice from employers in our sector when it comes to existing Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) evidentiary requirements.
“All In” for reconciliation
Reconciliation Australia is calling all Australians to take action, not just this National Reconciliation Week but every single day. National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is held annually from 27 May to 3 June. The respective dates commemorate two significant milestones...
IEU assistance overturns allegation against teacher
Our union has assisted a teacher member in clearing their name and maintaining employment after accusations of inappropriate physical contact with students, which were found to be unsubstantiated.
International Court of Justice affirms global right to strike
Australian Unions have welcomed an important ruling from the International Court of Justice affirming the right to strike for workers worldwide and have renewed the call to reform Australia’s unbalanced protected industrial action laws.
LNP government only roadblock to Respect@Work
The Crisafulli LNP government has stalled planned changes to anti-discrimination law.
15 years of data tells the story on principal wellbeing
A 15-year long national study has confirmed a long-term decline in principal wellbeing.
10–25% wage deficit facing classroom assistants
Classroom assistants in QLD Catholic schools paid less than staff in NSW doing the same work.
Landmark early childhood education multi-employer agreement
Multiple Queensland kindergartens are now covered by a shared collective agreement.
Employees’ Action Now Week message is clear
Employees in Queensland Catholic schools have sent a clear message to employers: it’s time for ACTION NOW on the key issues in schools.
Upcoming federal budget an opportunity for vital relief and support
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.
Members gather in numbers to celebrate union
IEU members joined Labour Day/May Day events in Alice Springs, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Darwin, the Gold Coast, Ipswich, Maryborough, Toowoomba and Townsville.
Queensland government attacks WHS laws
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...
Navigating performance management processes
Having your work performance called into question is never easy, but it is important to remember you have rights throughout the performance management process.
C&K Branch Centre members win with new agreement
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.
Workers’ compensation claim rejection overturned with IEU support
Psychological injury claim accepted after our union seeks review.
Classroom management advice for beginning educators
Experienced mentor and classroom teacher Jessica Prouten shares the core principles at the heart of her classroom management.
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.




























