This Father’s Day, the IEU is urging employers and the broader community to continue challenging outdated stereotypes about parenting and care. Read more here: IEU Speaks on the importance of parental...

Australia’s education system is facing significant challenges that require coordinated action from governments, employers and school communities. At its annual meeting in Melbourne last week, the IEU ...

IEU members joined workers from across Australia to share their experiences of the housing crisis at the ACTU Housing Summit held today at Parliament House in Canberra. The summit, attended by Ministe...

The future of the ACTU is in strong hands The IEU is delighted to welcome incoming ACTU Secretary Melissa Donnelly. The leadership of the Australian union movement is a pivotal role, and over the past...

The IEU acknowledges two remarkable union leaders – thank you Sally and Michele    The IEU pays tribute to ACTU Secretary Sally McManus & President Michele O’Neil as they prepare to step down from the...

Non-government schools, including faith-based schools, make up an important part of our nation’s educational landscape. Recent developments have highlighted the need for reform to ensure taxpayer fund...

The prime minister unveils Labor's plan for new AI national standards, warning Australia has a narrow window to set AI's "social licence".

New analysis released by the super industry has found one in four workers is missing out on compulsory superannuation payments, with women and those in lower-paid jobs worst hit.

Historic ECEC pay rises are now protected Confirmed federal government funding to lock in pay rises for ECEC workers is a major step forward for early childhood education. Read here about the union co...

Workplace flexibility must keep pace with an ageing population and growing caring responsibilities As Australia’s population ages and caring responsibilities increase, more education professionals are...

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 are no c...

The 2026 federal budget delivers welcome cost-of-living relief and housing reforms for essential workers, but stops short of the bold investment our education system needs. Read more here: IEU Speaks ...

The upcoming federal budget can provide vital relief and support for IEU members The 2026 federal budget is a critical moment to deliver real support for IEU members and their families. The IEU is cal...

Offenders would face up to three years under the proposed legislation, which could be passed in the middle of this year.

International Women’s Day, Sunday 8 March 2026 As International Women’s Day approaches, our union is highlighting the vital role women play across the education sector and within our union. Read here ...

With inflation now outstripping wage growth – real incomes are once again going backwards. After a brief period of recovery, education professionals can’t afford a return to the severe real wage cuts ...

Teachers must be better supported to help manage growing classroom complexity and challenging student behaviours   Growing classroom complexity is placing unsustainable pressure on teachers and suppor...

The Thriving Kids Advisory Group Report, released by the federal government today, makes recommendations aimed at addressing the needs of children and students under nine years of age with development...

Teaching assistants recognised as essential to educational success The AITSL Guidelines for the Optimal Deployment of Teaching Assistants in Australian Classrooms underscore the crucial role of teachi...

Early childhood educators will get a final 5 per cent pay bump on Monday, bringing their total wage rises to $160 per week since December last year.

The IEU Victoria Tasmania has secured majority support for its Single Interest Authorisation application across the sector’s largest employer, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), marking an...