Welcome to your sixth issue of Newsmonth for 2026.
The IEU is consulting with members in Catholic independent Model B and Model C schools ahead of negotiations for new multi-enterprise agreements. Discover how you can be a part of the bargaining process.
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating allegations that Catholic Schools NSW made illegal political donations to the Liberal party. The IEU is monitoring the public inquiry and calling for full transparency on school funding.
Read about the union’s appearance at a parliamentary inquiry into Redeemer Baptist School following media reports alleging the school had not paid teachers.
The union congratulates incoming ACTU secretary Melissa Donnelly and offers a fond farewell to outgoing ACTU secretary Sally McManus and ACTU president Michele O’Neil.
Find out how a cast of furry, feathered and spiky critters provided unique professional learning opportunities for members at the IEU environment conference at Taronga Zoo.
Don’t miss out on your chance to apply for a 2026 IEU/TMB Environment Grant and enter the 2026 IEU Noticeboard competition.
This edition is packed with other great reads, including why employers must take gender-based harassment seriously and an update on bargaining in Christian schools.
We encourage you to invite your colleagues to join the IEU. We are always stronger together.
Carol Matthews
IEUA NSW/ACT Branch Secretary
Click here to read the full edition, browse through a selection of highlights below or download a PDF.
Featured stories
- Model B and Model C: Bargaining set to begin
- Members demand full transparency on school funding
- Union raises serious concerns about Redeemer Baptist School
- Christian schools: Bargaining for new agreements
- Combating the harmful impact of the manosphere
- Farewell and welcome: Future of union movement in strong hands
- IEU environment conference: Close encounters of the wild kind
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