IEU support sees pay issue resolved within 24 hours after weeks of inaction.
Union intervention prompts same-day $6k fix on incorrect pay
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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.
Narragunnawali Awards 2025: Honouring reconciliation in schools and early childhood education centres
IEU members working in schools and kindergartens with exceptional reconciliation programs are encouraged to nominate their workplaces as part of the 2025 Narragunnawali Awards.
Coalition attack on teachers
Coalition eyes staff sackings, end to students being “indoctrinated” and curriculum takeover.
IEU wins reclassification and back pay after employer error
Our union’s support has resulted in a school officer being reclassified and receiving back pay after their employer wrongfully lowered the classification level of their role. The school officer member employed in a Queensland Catholic school contacted our union for...
Emerald hosts early childhood network meeting
IEU members employed in Emerald-based early childhood education centres recently attended a breakfast network meeting, during which they reinforced their commitment to staying informed about critical sector issues and the value of union.
Child safeguarding grants program launched in Queensland
IEU members should be aware that new state government grants for funding of up to $90,000 are available to help eligible Queensland organisations that work with children to comply with new laws and become child safe.
Delay of anti-discrimination reform shameful
LNP delays anti-discrimination reform designed to protect vulnerable Queenslanders.