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Move to protect penalty rates welcomed
A Bill to protect penalty rates for 2.6 million award-reliant workers has been introduced.
Lutheran school officers secure pay increases with reclassification
Two IEU school officer members working in different Queensland Lutheran schools have achieved pay increases after our union assisted with their reclassification applications.
Darwin boarding school closure reflects national under-funding crisis
The closure of the St John’s Catholic College boarding facility in Darwin highlights the under-funding crisis facing boarding facilities for remote students across Australia.
eSafety Commissioner urges schools to report deepfake incidents as numbers double
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has urged schools to report deepfakes and incidents of AI-generated image-based abuse to the appropriate authorities.
Tax time tips for IEU members
Lodging your tax return is easier when you know what you can or can’t claim as a deduction.
Union intervention prompts same-day $6k fix on incorrect pay
IEU support sees pay issue resolved within 24 hours after weeks of inaction.
20% wage increase for Coolum Beach Christian College staff
20% wage boost and other key enhancements secured.
Decision to restore discrimination exemptions for religious schools condemned
Our union has condemned the Northern Territory (NT) government’s plans to restore the right of faith-based schools to discriminate against staff and students. IEU-QNT Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the current NT CLP government’s decision to reinstate the religious...
Member voices heard on national child safety law reform
Our federal union has made a submission to the National Child Safety Review (the Review), as the federal government considers proposed policy options aimed at enhancing child safety arrangements in Australian early childhood education and care services.
QCT release Permission to Teach research
A new research report commissioned by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) shares valuable insights regarding the use of Permission to Teach (PTT) arrangements in Queensland schools.
New P-10 Curriculum Guideline released
A new P-10 Curriculum Guideline for non-state schools has been released, following consultation with our union.
Government initiatives to come with workload consideration attached
Teacher workload impacts will be considered as part of new government initiatives in schools.
IEU mentor program provides supportive environment
Some teaching graduates find their classroom management skills weren’t honed sufficiently during their initial teacher education (ITE), leaving them feeling unprepared when they step into the classroom.
Managing students with difficult behaviours
Australian classrooms have the unfortunate accolade of being among the world’s most disorderly.
New critical thinking course looks towards post-AI curriculum
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) has committed to developing a new Critical Thinking Short Course syllabus, representing a bold step towards a post-AI curriculum.
Paid camps, 12.75% super, paid reproductive health leave in new PMSA agreement
IEU members in PMSA schools have secured enhanced wages and conditions following recent collective bargaining negotiations.
Shameful sackings devastate higher education sector
More than 260 higher education staff to be forced out of work.
School Officer reclassified with IEU support
An IEU school officer member has successfully secured a pay increase after our union assisted them in applying for reclassification.
Reproductive health leave and wages win in new agreement
Staff in Northern Territory Lutheran schools will receive significant wage increases and have access to paid reproductive health leave under their new collective agreement following a successful ballot outcome.
Bridging Now to Next: National Reconciliation Week
Reconciliation Australia’s theme for National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future.
Everything you need to know about Union Shopper
Australians love a bargain, especially in the context of the current cost-of-living crisis.
Principal pressures threaten future schooling
An ongoing failure to address principal workload and other job stressors is placing the future of schools at risk.
Celebrating 10 years of Yubbah Action Group
Our union is celebrating a significant milestone in our ongoing journey towards reconciliation.
Commission throws out undercooked Grill’d pay offer
Burger chain Grill’d has had its undercooked 1% pay offer thrown out by the Fair Work Commission (FWC).
Landmark decision on women’s pay
Wages in certain industries have been historically undervalued based on gender.
Appeal case upholds middle leader’s right to flexible work
A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) case won on appeal by an IEU member in New South Wales has reinforced employees’ right to access flexible work.
Members out in force for Labour Day/May Day celebrations
IEU members and their families joined Labour Day and May Day celebrations in significant numbers across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Events were held during the long weekend of 3-5 May in Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, the Gold Coast, Toowoomba and...
Townsville Catholic Education Payroll Rectification
IEU members employed by Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) between September 2016 and June 2024 are encouraged to register their details to ensure the TCE Office is able to contact you when the review of payroll matters is finalised.
Classroom management advice for early career teachers
Some teaching graduates find their classroom management skills weren’t honed sufficiently during their initial teacher education (ITE), leaving them feeling unprepared when they step into the classroom.