2010 Releases

A radio ad campaign launched today in Queensland highlights the Coalition’s obsession with breathing life back into WorkChoices.

Today’s Federal Court fine on QR is a vindication of Australia’s workplace laws protecting enterprise bargaining, according to Queensland Council of Unions Secretary Ron Monaghan.

Read more: Court imposes maximum penalty on QR for cutting corners to privatise

Another economic report has torn down the Bligh Government’s reasons for privatising Queensland’s public assets, saying Treasurer Andrew Fraser is $29 billion out with his maths.

Prominent academic Dr Ros Kidd will today deliver the Alex Macdonald Memorial Lecture on the topic of Aboriginal labour in 20^th century Queensland.

Read more: Dr Ros Kidd to deliver Alex Macdonald Memorial Lecture today

Unions will mark Labour Day 2010 under the theme “Australian Unions: Working for a Better Life” to highlight the important role they’ve played for workers and their families for over 100 years.

A poll* of 1000 Queenslanders shows that the responsibility of meeting the demands of Queensland’s predicted population growth and distribution lies largely with employers.

Read more: Employers silent on their role in growth management

The voice of ordinary Queenslanders has again been ignored following the Bligh Government’s backdown over the land tax vaulation issue.

A public rally and march will be held today against the government’s plans to privatise public assets. Read more: Rally and march against privatisation

A new Queensland poll confirms the State Government’s privatisation plans will severely affect Federal Labor’s chances in Queensland in this year’s election.

Rail unions will today lodge an application in the Federal Court following Queensland Rail’s failure to consult with its workers in the rush to float the company on the stock exchange.