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Cbus names chief strategy officer

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2024
... influence government policy. Before working in super, Dean worked as an organiser with the Australian Council of Trade Unions in the mid-1990s before becoming a political adviser to former Victorian premier Steve Bracks. He then joined the Victorian ...

ACTU slams plans to Americanise the superannuation system

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has criticised comments made by shadow treasurer Angus Taylor, claiming they reveal the "Coalition's dream of dismantling super." In a speech at the University of Sydney on Wednesday, Taylor said a collapse ...

Payday Super penalties ramped up ahead of legislation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... years, Australians have missed out on $41.6 billion in unpaid super, the lobby group said. The Australian Council of Trade Unions also urged the government to introduce legislation swiftly, with ACTU president Michele O'Neil saying: "Every dollar ...

FSU steps up calls for reproductive leave policies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... menstruation, IVF treatment, prostate or breast cancer screening, and vasectomy recovery. The Australian Council of Trade Unions is also campaigning for the entitlement.

Senate Committee endorses Superannuation Objective Bill

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
... ensuring young people don't experience higher tax obligations to fund the Age Pension. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) praised the Bill for enshrining "fundamental principles" of superannuation, ensuring it benefits workers. However ...

Calls for fresh 5% hike to minimum wage

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2024
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) will seek another 5% increase in the minimum and award wages as part of its submission to the Annual Wage Review. Each year, the Fair Work Commission hears from unions, employers, and governments before ...

Commonwealth Bank slapped with $10.3m fine for wage theft

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2024
... played a key role in detecting wage theft and holding Commonwealth Bank to account, according to Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) president Michele O'Neil. "Congratulations to the union that stood by Commonwealth Bank workers and can finally ...

Vale John Quessy

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... "We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends for their significant loss." The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) also expressed deep sadness over the loss of the passionate trade unionist and campaigner. "As IEU Secretary he led ...

IFM Investors names chair

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... experience across the industry superannuation sector, having previously held roles such as Australian Council of Trade Unions senior industrial officer and Australian Government Employees Superannuation Trust (AGEST) chief executive. Most recently, she ...

Greg Combet steps down as IFM Investors, ISA chair

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2023
... Anthea Harris, Infrastructure WA chair Nicole Lockwood, Rio Tinto chief executive Kellie Parker, Australian Council of Trade Unions president Michele O'Neil, UTS pro-vice chancellor Robynne Quiggin, ClimateWorks chief executive Anna Skarbek, Mining ...
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