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Mentoring essential for sustainability of profession
Recent Australian Teacher Workforce Data (ATWD) has highlighted the value of early career mentoring for a sustainable teacher workforce. The Australian Teacher Workforce Data (ATWD) collates data from higher education providers, teacher regulatory authorities and...
Unions seek enforceable agreements on the use of AI
While Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has the potential to reduce some administrative tasks, there is also the possibility of adverse impacts on staff which need to be identified and carefully managed. IEU-QNT Branch Secretary Terry Burke said at the state...
Talent displayed by Queensland’s next generation of writers
Queensland school students with a flair for writing were celebrated on Wednesday evening (6 August) as part of the Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) and English Teachers’ Association of Queensland’s (ETAQ) annual Literary...
IEU voice heard in Anti-Bullying Rapid Review
Workload impacts just one key issue highlighted by our union as part of the federal government’s Anti-Bullying Rapid Review.
High workloads reducing quality ECE practice
New research highlights clear link between high workloads and reduced quality of practice in early childhood education.
IEU stands in solidarity with striking QTU members
Members of our union stand united with Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) members as they take strike action today in support of better wages and working conditions.
Clare’s journey from mentee to mentor
After attending our union’s mentoring program as a mentee, Clare is now returning as a mentor.
QCT establishes new First Nations Reference Group
IEU member Dr Mayrah Dreise to represent our union on the new Queensland College of Teachers First Nations Reference Group.
Mandatory reporting, AI and deepfake abuse: What members need to know
IEU members would be aware that two Queensland Lutheran schools have recently been subject to scrutiny and media attention for reportedly mishandling incidents of AI-generated image-based sexual abuse perpetrated by students.
IEU members to thank for increases to wages and super
Employees in Queensland Lutheran schools should have now received a 5 per cent pay increase from the first full pay period in July 2025. This wage increase is much welcomed during the current cost of living crisis and was hard-won through the strength and solidarity...
Chapter secures workload wins through LCC
An IEU Chapter has won two significant changes through their Local Consultative Committee (LCC).
Young worker exploitation “rife” new study finds
Young workers are being exploited by employers at alarming rates.
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.