The findings from a review of the IEU Mentoring Program show that participating members have overwhelmingly found the program beneficial, with some providing suggestions for practical changes to improve future programs.
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Increased resourcing necessary for Trade to Teach Internship Program
As the first cohort of Trade to Teach Internship Program participants near the end of their first year of university study, our union reiterates that alternative pathways to the teaching profession must be appropriately resourced and funded to successfully attract and retain quality teachers.
Transitioning from provisional to full registration: policy review
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) has completed a review of their Transitioning from provisional to full registration policy following feedback from stakeholders, including our union. IEU-QNT Research Officer Dr Adele Schmidt said QCT completed consultation with...
IEU responds to AITSL’s draft induction guidelines
AITSL released draft guidelines for induction of early career teachers and new school leaders.
25 Year Members honoured
The IEU-QNT 25-year membership program recognises and celebrates long-standing members.
Catholic employers fail to listen
Queensland Catholic school employers have shamefully failed to hear members’ concerns and are essentially putting the same document that IEU members first rejected in October to a second ballot.
IEU members celebrated with Teach X Awards
As World Teachers’ Day 2023 approaches, our union is celebrating the achievements of IEU-QNT members who have been honoured with Teach X Awards.
Non-compete clauses increasingly prevalent
Our union has seen an increase in the frequency of non-compete clauses in employment contracts.
1.1 million reasons to be part of the IEU
Over $1.1 million in compensation, underpayments and allowances have been returned to members in the past year.
Unions win historic first for early childhood sector
Thousands of Australian early childhood teachers employed by long day care centres and other service providers are set for better wages and working conditions after a joint union application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) was approved.
Worker fatalities in Australia remain shamefully high
The rate of workplace deaths in Australia remains shamefully high, with the latest statistics by Safe Work Australia reporting 195 workplace fatalities occurred in 2022.
Closing Loopholes Bill blocked
The ACTU have called for roadblocks in the way of the Bill advancing in Parliament to be removed.
Ballot outcomes and next action for Queensland Catholic school members
Teachers and support staff in nearly 300 Queensland Catholic schools across the state have voted no to an employer attempt to cut current working conditions.
Walk for YES this weekend
Gather your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues, and join together to Walk for YES.
Queensland Catholic school staff voting no to attack on rights at work
Teachers and support staff in Queensland Catholic schools across the state are set to vote no to cuts to current working conditions as an employer document goes to ballot tomorrow.
Queensland students wow judges at art awards
Artistically talented students have impressed the judges at last night’s IEU-QNT Excellence in Art Design Awards.
Employers seek biggest cuts to Catholic school staff working conditions in 20 years
Queensland Catholic school employers seek ballot on a document that cuts many long-held working conditions.
Member action secures paid PD time
IEU members at a Queensland Catholic school have been allocated paid time to complete compulsory professional development.
IEU support secures long service leave payment
Our union’s advocacy has led to a member being paid out their long service leave (LSL) entitlement upon termination
Skyrocketing profits prompt price gouge claims
Big businesses are enjoying record profits while ordinary Australians struggle to cope with crippling cost-of-living pressures.
Chef exposes equal pay shame
A Melbourne chef proved she was paid $15,000 less than male chefs but her former employer won’t be held to account.
Judges wowed by Queensland students’ literary prowess
Queensland school students with a flair for writing were celebrated last night (23 August) as part of the IEU-QN) annual Literary Competition.
4000 teachers and school support staff strike to tell employers to hear our voice
Over 4000 IEU-QNT members across 106 Queensland Catholic schools took strike action today (Wednesday, 23 August) for one (1) hour between 10am until 11am.
Queensland Catholic school staff strike tomorrow
Over 4000 Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) members across 106 Queensland Catholic schools are taking strike action tomorrow (Wednesday, 23 August) for one (1) hour between 10am until 11am.
IEU gives feedback to federal government’s AI taskforce
Our federal union is continuing to ensure members’ voices are heard regarding the contentious issue of using AI in schools.
4000 Queensland Catholic school teachers and support staff to strike in over 100 schools next week
Over 4000 teachers and support staff in 106 Queensland Catholic schools will strike from 10am until 11am next Wednesday, 23 August 2023.
Have your say on Australian Curriculum Languages
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is leading a review of the P–10 Australian Curriculum Languages to ensure the needs of students are met now and in the future.
No new school initiatives without workload impact test
With unsustainable workloads and work intensification driving teachers out of the profession, workload impact tests must form part of any new school initiatives.
Thousands of Catholic school staff to stop work tomorrow
Thousands of employees across 34 Queensland Catholic schools will take protected industrial action tomorrow, Tuesday 15 August 2023.
Toowoomba school staff to stop work tomorrow, 15 August 2023
Hundreds of employees across 13 Toowoomba Catholic schools will take protected industrial action tomorrow, Tuesday 15 August 2023.





























