Federal budget delivers vital support for essential workers, but falls short of ambitious education reforms The 2026 federal budget has delivered timely support to IEU…

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The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is conducting elections to fill vacant positions on the IEU Executive and for sub branch delegates to IEU Council (only…

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World Support Staff Day on 16 May is an important day to recognise and celebrate our invaluable colleagues – professional, administrative and support staff. Support…

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The upcoming federal budget can provide vital relief and support for IEU members. Next Tuesday’s federal budget is an opportunity to keep education at the…

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MEDIA ALERT Community preschool staff represented by the Independent Education Union will this morning rally in Lismore calling on the NSW government to fund fair…

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Community preschool teachers represented by the Independent Education Union will this morning rally in Martin Place calling on the NSW government to fund fair pay…

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Right now, Community preschool teachers and educators are facing intense pressure and stress. They’re struggling to balance unmanageable workloads with a shrinking workforce. Preschool teachers…

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Apr 22 2026

May Day 2026

May Day recognises the history of working people organising and fighting to achieve a better way of life, decent pay and working conditions. Every year,…

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The IEU is campaigning for an end to religious exemptions that make it legal to discriminate against school staff and students.  The IEU Council of 120 elected members at…

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