Workplace flexibility must keep pace with an ageing population and growing caring responsibilities Teachers and school staff caring for ageing parents need stronger workplace flexibility,…

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Hundreds of IEU members rallied across the state to demand the NSW government provide funding for fair pay in its June budget.  Sydney’s Martin Place became a sea of…

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Correcting misleading NCCD compliance advice circulating in schools Incorrect advice about NCCD compliance has been provided by several non-government school employers. The IEU confirms there…

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A NSW parliamentary inquiry has today recommended that the state government fully fund community preschools to deliver fair pay and conditions for teachers and educators….

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Motion of Solidarity with AEU ACT Industrial Action The Executive of the Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch notes that members of the Australian Education Union have…

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The IEU welcomes the NSW government’s proposal to empower school principals to ban parents if they threaten or abuse students, staff or other community members….

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Since our last NewsExtra update, the IEU has reached agreement with Model A schools on the terms of the new MEAs, delivering improved pay and…

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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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