Author: Zoe Hercus
The union is shocked and distressed by revelations of abuse and mistreatment of young children in the early childhood education and care sector. “The allegations…
IEU Speaks on National Child Safety Review: Options for a National Model of Information Sharing
The federal government’s National Child Safety Review of policy options under the National Quality Framework is a step towards better child safety in early childhood education (ECE)….
Time capsule: 1985
They’re probably not two people you’d expect to see in the same sentence, but the year was 1985, and China’s leader Deng Xiaoping was the…
Time capsule: 2005
Prime Minister John Howard was at the height of his power in 2005 after his government attained a majority in the Senate following the previous…
The federal government’s Anti-Bullying Rapid Review represents a vital step toward developing a comprehensive, community-wide approach to tackling bullying in schools. As a deeply complex…
The IEU has joined other unions in calling on the NSW government to fix its ill-conceived overhaul of workers compensation laws. Unions have been campaigning…
Meeting our members – Matter of principal
Natalie Devenish’s strong education in a girls’ school laid the groundwork for her to lead a boys’ school The nuns at the former Mount Erin…
After months of uncertainty and a suspended negotiation process, the IEU has resumed bargaining for two new replacement multi-enterprise agreements (MEAs) for teachers and general…
Sub branch reports: Principals
The IEU Principals Sub Branch meeting on 17 May highlighted significant systemic, industrial and leadership issues across dioceses. In Wilcannia-Forbes, engagement is underway to address…
