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AI in education report welcomed
Our union has welcomed a House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training report on the impact of generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in education.
WorkChoices not enough for mining boss
Howard-era WorkChoices reforms “did not go far enough” in the eyes of an influential mining boss.
Riverside Christian College members win on wages and workload
IEU members working at Riverside Christian College in Maryborough have secured enhancements to wages and provisions to tackle workload as part of their latest collective agreement.
Qantas cop huge fines for egregious employer behaviour
A Federal Court judge has ruled that Qantas must pay compensation to 1700 former ground staff who lost their jobs after the airline unlawfully outsourced the roles in November 2020.
Time to rethink Initial Teacher Education (ITE) frameworks
The Initial Teacher Education (ITE) landscape has changed rapidly in recent years, with frameworks underpinning the system failing to keep pace. ITE frameworks include tertiary teacher education and professional experiences (practicum/“prac”, internships and...
Young workers deserve level playing field
Abolishing junior wage rates and ensuring superannuation is paid on every dollar earned are essential to level the playing field for young workers.
Enhanced redundancy secured under new laws
Our union has secured an enhanced redundancy for a specialist teacher, enabled by new fixed-term contract laws.
Angus eyes Americanised superannuation
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor wants to Americanise Australia’s superannuation system.
The million-dollar IEU difference
Over a million dollars returned in member settlement and compensation payments in the past year.
Collective action reaps rewards for Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School (IGGS)/Ipswich Junior Grammar School (IJGS) staff
Members of our union employed at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School (IGGS) and Ipswich Junior Grammar School (IJGS) have demonstrated the difference collective action and union membership makes, following the formal approval of their new collective agreement by the Fair Work Commission.
Have schools become COVID complacent?
Given the ease of COVID transmission in schools, are school leaders doing enough to manage the risks?
Pay rises hit 12-year high with clear union difference
Pay rises have hit a 12-year high with union-negotiated increases outpacing non-union deals.
IEU Chapter a case study in improving consultation
A determined IEU Chapter has secured better consultation on key employee issues, including enforcing the newly established right to disconnect and a code of conduct for parents.
Beefed-up payday super laws good news for workers
Employers who fail to pay super within seven days of paying wages will face tough penalties under proposed laws.
New laws grant harassment victim-survivors grant fairer access to justice
Victim-survivors of workplace sexual harassment in Australia will now be able to seek justice more easily and pursue legal action against perpetrators without fear of financial ruin, thanks to new federal legislation fought for by unions.
IEU welcomes federal Generative AI in education report
Our union has welcomed a House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training report on the impact of generative AI (GenAI) in education following a 16-month parliamentary enquiry.
Every workplace needs paid reproductive health leave
Australian unions are stepping up their campaign to secure 10 days of paid reproductive health leave in all workplaces.
Consultative Committees: the pathway to change
The implementation of Consultative Committees in close to 150 Queensland Catholic schools reflects the strength of IEU members who have united to deliver the message to their employers that there are better ways to collectively manage workload, as IEU-QNT Assistant...
Employees must receive their full super entitlements
Millions of workers in Australia are still being denied their full super entitlements despite superannuation contributions having been legally mandated for over 30 years.
The experience of a lifetime
Following its hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, the IEU-QNT and the Teachers Union of Alberta (Canada) teacher exchange program has restarted on the basis of shorter-term exchanges rather than the previous 12-month ones.
NSSAB review recommendations welcomed
Our union has welcomed the recommendations made in the final report following the Queensland Non-State Schools Accreditation Framework review.
New OECD publication on the impact of AI on equity in education
A recent OECD publication reviewing the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on equity and inclusion in education underscores the crucial role of ethical considerations in balancing the potential benefits of AI and mitigating the risk of exacerbating existing disparities, as IEU-QNT Research Officer Adele Schmidt writes.
Clarifying compliance to tackle teacher workload
Our federal union has collaborated with federal agencies to develop official advice for teachers in schools and early childhood education (ECEC) settings regarding compliance requirements.
Regional Queensland and Northern Territory students shine at Art Awards
Artistically talented students impressed the reviewers at Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Excellence in Art Design Awards 2024.
New model code released
IEU members need to ensure they familiarise themselves with the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority’s (ACECQA) new National Model Code and Guidelines on taking photos in early childhood education and care.
New laws to criminalise sexually explicit AI deepfakes welcomed
Our union has welcomed the federal government’s action to strengthen protections against the non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit material, including AI-generated deepfakes, following an increase in image-based abuse targeting school staff and students.
$5000 TUH Future of Teaching Bursary could be yours this year
IEU members have an exclusive opportunity to receive a grant of $5000 to help bring their dream educational project to life.
New IEU voices on QCT and NT TRB
Our union congratulates Anna Pickering in Queensland and Cassandra Holland in the Northern Territory, who will represent members’ voices on their respective teacher registration bodies.
Early Childhood Education activism recognised
Two exceptional IEU members employed in the early childhood education sector have been recognised and celebrated for their ongoing activism and commitment to making a difference for staff in the sector.