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IEU members take key issues to Canberra
A group of teacher IEU members gathered in Canberra last month for the National Teacher Workforce Roundtable, ensuring our union’s voice was heard at the highest levels of government.
Survey highlights Australian teacher workload crisis
The 2024 OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) results paint a disturbing picture of the reality of work for Australian teachers and school leaders.
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
Consultation is a powerful pathway to change because when IEU members have a voice in decisions that impact their work the entire community benefits.
Restructure and redundancy: everything you need to know
At this time of year, our union unfortunately fields some member queries on how to navigate situations involving restructure and/or redundancy.
Fixed-term contracts – know your rights
The misuse of fixed-term contracts has historically been a major issue in the non-government education sector, locking teachers and school support staff into futures of uncertainty and stress.
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branch centre employees across Queensland have had their say and overwhelmingly voted no to their employer’s plan for outdated working conditions.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
The absence of disputes regarding the right to disconnect laws, one year after they came into effect, indicates the legislation is functioning as intended and benefiting Australian workers.
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.
Building positive professional relationships as a beginning teacher
Professional relationships – with students, colleagues and school leaders – are central to the work of all teachers, but particularly for teachers in their beginning years.
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
IEU members working in Creche and Kindergarten (C&K) branch centres are voting no this week to the employer’s plan to retain outdated working conditions for teachers and staff.
Teachers’ voice central to any education agency reform
The announcement by federal Education Minister Jason Clare of a review of federal government teacher and education agencies is a critical opportunity to restore teacher voice to the heart of policy and the education system.
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.
Celebrating student creativity: IEU Art Awards showcase artistic excellence
Artistically talented students impressed the reviewers at last night’s (3 September) Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Excellence in Art Design Awards 2025. The awards held at the Queensland Multicultural Centre in Brisbane...
AI deepfake and “nudify” apps crackdown
The federal government’s proposed ban on artificial intelligence (AI) apps used to produce explicit deepfake images has been welcomed by our union as an important step towards safer schools and workplaces.
IEU advocacy supports child safety reform
Our union has welcomed new national reforms to strengthen child safety across Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector but warned further measures to reduce burdensome staff workloads are critical to safeguarding children.
Uni’s plan to axe 400 jobs condemned
Higher standard expected from sector that receives public funding.
US endures ‘single largest attack’ on unions
One million United States public servants have been stripped of collective bargaining rights.
$11,000 backpay for member after conversation with organiser
Conversation with organiser leads to reclassification and $11,000 in backpay.
Essential advice: Transition to full registration
Preparing an application for transition to full registration can be a daunting task for new teachers.
Kimberley College secures first collective agreement
IEU members at a Queensland independent school are celebrating after staff overwhelmingly voted to endorse the school’s first ever collective agreement.
Union triumphs as Qantas fined $90 million for illegal sackings
Historic penalty imposed on Qantas for illegal sacking of 1820 baggage handlers.
Nationwide laws urgently needed as AI deepfakes rise
Our federal union is calling for nationwide laws to protect members against tech-based harassment following the introduction of such legislation in New South Wales.
Productivity Commission’s AI proposal to sell out workers
A new Productivity Commission report has rejected the need for economy-wide regulation of artificial intelligence.
$8,000 backpaid to member after classification error
An IEU member received $8,000 in backpay after our union prevailed in the magistrate’s court.