Category: News
On Wednesday 25 June, the Independent Education Union (IEU) participated in another conference at the Fair Work Commission before Deputy President Wright, regarding supported bargaining…
The federal government is investing $1 billion to establish the Building Early Education Fund to build and expand about 160 early childhood education (ECE) services in priority and…
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)….
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…
Mid North Coast Sub Branch meeting postponed
URGENT MEMBER UPDATE The Mid North Coast sub branch meeting scheduled for Friday 23 May in Port Macquarie has been postponed due to flooding and…
On Monday 19 May, the Native Title Tribunal handed down a devastating decision allowing Santos to proceed with their plans to build a gas mine…