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...
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.
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.
Higher standard expected from sector that receives public funding.
One million United States public servants have been stripped of collective bargaining rights.
Conversation with organiser leads to reclassification and $11,000 in backpay.
Preparing an application for transition to full registration can be a daunting task for new teachers.
IEU members at a Queensland independent school are celebrating after staff overwhelmingly voted to endorse the school’s first ever collective agreement.
Historic penalty imposed on Qantas for illegal sacking of 1820 baggage handlers.
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.
A new Productivity Commission report has rejected the need for economy-wide regulation of artificial intelligence.
An IEU member received $8,000 in backpay after our union prevailed in the magistrate’s court.
A member has avoided an employer’s attempt to schedule an unpaid induction day with union support.
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...
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...
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...
Workload impacts just one key issue highlighted by our union as part of the federal government’s Anti-Bullying Rapid Review.
New research highlights clear link between high workloads and reduced quality of practice in early childhood education.
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.
After attending our union’s mentoring program as a mentee, Clare is now returning as a mentor.
IEU member Dr Mayrah Dreise to represent our union on the new Queensland College of Teachers First Nations Reference Group.
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.
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...
An IEU Chapter has won two significant changes through their Local Consultative Committee (LCC).
Young workers are being exploited by employers at alarming rates.
A Bill to protect penalty rates for 2.6 million award-reliant workers has been introduced.
Two IEU school officer members working in different Queensland Lutheran schools have achieved pay increases after our union assisted with their reclassification applications.
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.
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.
Lodging your tax return is easier when you know what you can or can’t claim as a deduction.