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CFMEU Demerger Creates Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union

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CFMEU Demerger Creates Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union [TFTU] 17-04-2026


Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive [AAP] 14-04-2026


Unions launch Fair Work case to lift workers’ vehicle allowances [ACTU] 14-04-2026


Treat petrol station workers with respect [SDA] 13-04-2026


Queensland Same Job, Same Pay to stay – BHP’s High Court bid rejected [MEU] 10-04-2026



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  JOB   Organising and Campaigns Officer 2026-04-17 [RAFFWU]

  JOB   Communications and Organising Officer 2026-04-17 [RAFFWU]

CFMEU Demerger Creates Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union 2026-04-17 [TFTU]

Federal Court Seals Divorce — TFTU Breaks Free of the CFMEU 2026-04-17 [Wood Central]

Workers at Inpex's Australia LNG plant reject labor deal, potential strike looms 2026-04-17 [Baird Maritime]

CFMEU to offer members on apprenticeships $100 fuel vouchers as war in Middle East drives up prices at the pump 2026-04-16 [9 News]

Queensland Rent is the long shadow over the cost of living crisis 2026-04-16 [Together]

Queensland Our free speech is under attack 2026-04-16 [ASU]

Queensland Industrial Relations Act is under review — here's what that means for workers 2026-04-16 [ASU]

Cracks in health system must be remedied with evidence-based reforms 2026-04-16 [AMA]

SDA Submission to Safe Work Australia on Dispute Resolution Processes 2026-04-16 [SDA]

PFA announces 2025-26 A-League Women Stadiums of the Season 2026-04-16 [PFA]

Austraffic POTM: Mata claims third peer-voted award, Stott wins final POTM of 2025-26 ALW season 2026-04-16 [PFA]

Obituary – Trish Crossin 2026-04-16 [NTEU]

Australian Capital Territory Nationals leader Matt Canavan slammed for Canberra public servant comments 2026-04-16 [CPSU]

TWU details inner workings of transport’s fuel fight 2026-04-16 [Owner-Driver]

New South Wales Wage increase delivered for midwives, nurses 2026-04-16 [AAP]

CFMEU has rolled out $100 fuel vouchers for apprentices 2026-04-16 [Smart Company]

Tasmania Administrators tell Liberty Bell Bay workers to take leave without pay or be sacked 2026-04-16 [ABC]

‘We warned them’: AWU boss says refinery closures leaving Australia exposed after fire at Viva facility in Geelong 2026-04-16 [Sky]

Western Australia Lng Workers to Vote on Inpex Employment Deal 2026-04-16 [GBFR]

New South Wales NSW nurses secure landmark pay rise after years long claim against undervalued work 2026-04-16 [Womens Aenda]

New South Wales Maritime Union calls out ‘systematic’ wage theft in Sydney ports 2026-04-15 [HR Leader]

Victoria Uber Eats ordered to reinstate driver as automated dismissal fails Fair Work 2026-04-15 [HRD]

Workplace safety regulator investigating two suicides among NAB staff 2026-04-15 [The Morning Herald]

Unions seek higher vehicle allowance amid fuel price shocks 2026-04-15 [HRD]

New South Wales Union launches bid for WFH, four-day week to combat high petrol prices 2026-04-14 [USU]

Fair work set to make emergency order on transport fuel crisis 2026-04-14 [TWU]

ANMF seeks urgent increase in travel allowance to help manage soaring fuel costs 2026-04-14 [ANMF]

Unions launch Fair Work case to lift workers’ vehicle allowances 2026-04-14 [ACTU]

New South Wales Systematic wage theft from taxpayer in the NSW cruise industry exposed 2026-04-14 [MUA]

Victoria ‘I don’t just ditch my mates’: new Victorian Labor minister defends John Setka ties amid criticism 2026-04-14 [The Guardian]

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive 2026-04-14 [AAP]

SDA calls for a 5% pay rise for millions of workers 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Union Win: Jaycar workers to receive millions in backpay 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Union Win: Chemist Warehouse Attempt to stop bargaining rejected by Commission 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Treat petrol station workers with respect 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Update for the class action against McDonald’s for workers who were denied their rest breaks 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Two agencies begin voluntary redundancies amid Albanese government's savings push 2026-04-13 [CPSU]

Tasmania Workers across wide range of sectors to benefit from pay rises 2026-04-13 [PSNews]

Victoria Melbourne Council Workers Strike: Rubbish Piles Up as Wage Dispute Escalates 2026-04-12 [Today]

More consultation needed on costs website to avoid repeating mistakes 2026-04-10 [AMA]

Queensland Same Job, Same Pay to stay – BHP’s High Court bid rejected 2026-04-10 [MEU]

Mineworkers Trust backs the next generation with 2026 scholarship winners announced 2026-04-10 [MEU]

New South Wales Mangoola workers reject pay-cut deal, defend Same Job Same Pay 2026-04-10 [MEU]

Victoria Teachers to push on with strikes as pay war escalates 2026-04-10 [AAP]

Northern Territory Nathan River Resources stands down workers with no pay, blames fuel crisis 2026-04-10 [ABC]

Northern Territory Transit officers on Darwin's 'dangerous' bus network will soon be armed with guns 2026-04-09 [ABC]

Victoria Council workers strike over pay 2026-04-09 [Government News]

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This month in labour history

2-04-1874 Workers at Moonta Mines begin a two-week strike that successfully prevents their wages being cut by maangement. [more]

21-04-1856 A day long strike by Melbourne stonemasons wins the enforcement of the eight hour day. [more]

25-04-1856 A day-long strike by stonemasons led to the establishment of the 8-hour day. [more]