IEU - Independent Education Union of Australia
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Independent Education Union of Australia representing 75,000 teachers, school support staff, principals and early childhood education professionals working in non-government education.
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Teachers, school leaders and support staff work so hard for their well earned LSL - the least employers can do is make sure this valuable leave is fairly provided and available. Well done IEU members on protecting this vital workplace right!
UNION WIN ✊ IEU members in the Bathurst Diocese have achieved a major win regarding their Long Service Leave (LSL) entitlements today.
Read more about this win on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/union-members-win-long-service-leave-in-bathurst/
Read more about this win on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/union-members-win-long-service-leave-in-bathurst/
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Teachers, school leaders and support staff work so hard for their well earned LSL - the least employers can do is make sure this valuable leave is fairly provided and available. Well done IEU members on protecting this vital workplace right!
“Teachers may sometimes feel overwhelmed by the burden of administrative duties, by challenging students, by anxious, abrupt parents, and by the usual politics of a workplace…..but I hope they don’t give up because teachers really do change lives.”
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An unexpected letter arrived at my dad’s funeral – it contained one of life’s great lessons
Its author was a legendary teacher who struck fear into prankster girls – and transformed our lives.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“Teachers may sometimes feel overwhelmed by the burden of administrative duties, by challenging students, by anxious, abrupt parents, and by the usual politics of a workplace…..but I hope they don’t give up because teachers really do change lives.”
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🙌🎉Happy World Teachers' Day! 🙌🎉 The amazing work of our teachers and school leaders should be celebrated and respected all year round. There is still much for governments, school employers and the community to do to fully support and respect our teachers www.ieu.org.au/world-teache...
World Teachers’ Day - A union led day of celebration, recognition and action - Independent Education Union Of Australia
World Teachers’ Day has its proud origins in union led action promoting the teaching profession. While the event has become a community wide day of recognition involving multiple stakeholders and supp...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
🙌🎉Happy World Teachers' Day! 🙌🎉 The amazing work of our teachers and school leaders should be celebrated and respected all year round. There is still much for governments, school employers and the community to do to fully support and respect our teachers www.ieu.org.au/world-teache...
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We’re out in force at Macquarie University today because management’s cuts are destroying jobs, slashing courses, and undermining the future of our university.
Join us today: nteu.au/join
Join us today: nteu.au/join
October 23, 2025 at 5:02 AM
We’re out in force at Macquarie University today because management’s cuts are destroying jobs, slashing courses, and undermining the future of our university.
Join us today: nteu.au/join
Join us today: nteu.au/join
Catholic school staff in Victoria deserve the same working rights as other school workers across the country - Catholic employers trying to deny basic bargaining rights is shameful behaviour
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IEU applies to the Fair Work Commission for a Single Interest Authorisation — Independent Education Union Victoria Tasmania
History is in the making: today the IEU has applied to the Fair Work Commission for a Single Interest Authorisation (SIA) for bargaining in the Victorian Catholic education sector after an outstanding...
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October 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Catholic school staff in Victoria deserve the same working rights as other school workers across the country - Catholic employers trying to deny basic bargaining rights is shameful behaviour
www.ieuvictas.org.au/news/ieu-app...
www.ieuvictas.org.au/news/ieu-app...
"The path back to a respected and valued profession isn’t another wellness seminar or motivational speaker – it’s about respecting teachers, reducing workloads, and paying them fairly"
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IEU Speaks on the key drivers of teacher wellbeing - Independent Education Union Of Australia
Repairing teacher wellbeing will take more than wellness seminars and relaxation sessions The latest international research has confirmed what IEU members have been warning about for years – Austra...
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October 16, 2025 at 5:40 AM
"The path back to a respected and valued profession isn’t another wellness seminar or motivational speaker – it’s about respecting teachers, reducing workloads, and paying them fairly"
www.ieu.org.au/ieu-speaks-o...
www.ieu.org.au/ieu-speaks-o...
For anyone in Sydney on 15 Oct - throw on something bright and pink and get down to Martin Place to show your support for our amazing preschool teachers! These teachers have been ignored and undervalued for far too long 🎈👚💗🎈
🚨Media Alert🚨 Community Preschools Day of Action Wed 15 October!
The IEU will hold a Day of Action rally on behalf of teachers and educators in community preschools in NSW.
Read the full alert on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/media-alert-preschool-teacherss-demand-fair-pay/
The IEU will hold a Day of Action rally on behalf of teachers and educators in community preschools in NSW.
Read the full alert on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/media-alert-preschool-teacherss-demand-fair-pay/
October 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
For anyone in Sydney on 15 Oct - throw on something bright and pink and get down to Martin Place to show your support for our amazing preschool teachers! These teachers have been ignored and undervalued for far too long 🎈👚💗🎈
The people of Myanmar need a true democracy to protect human rights - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/au...
Australia must escalate sanctions on Myanmar’s junta before their sham election
Following the 2021 coup, the military junta plans to stage sham elections on December 28, 2025. This is not democracy; it is an attempt to rebrand a violent dictatorship and entrench its power. By esc...
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October 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The people of Myanmar need a true democracy to protect human rights - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/au...
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SA is showing leadership and common sense by banning AI in election ads.
The Federal govt should follow their lead and protect our democracy from the misuse of generative AI.
www.innovationaus.com/sa-cracks-do...
The Federal govt should follow their lead and protect our democracy from the misuse of generative AI.
www.innovationaus.com/sa-cracks-do...
SA cracks down on AI deepfakes in political advertising
South Australia has become Australia's first state to ban AI-generated political ads and deepfakes aimed at misleading voters, with the changes coming into effect on Monday. Political parties, MPs and...
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October 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
SA is showing leadership and common sense by banning AI in election ads.
The Federal govt should follow their lead and protect our democracy from the misuse of generative AI.
www.innovationaus.com/sa-cracks-do...
The Federal govt should follow their lead and protect our democracy from the misuse of generative AI.
www.innovationaus.com/sa-cracks-do...
IEU members have had to fight for their lawful super payments from many unscrupulous education employers - these new laws guaranteeing pay day super will make a huge difference and protect the retirement incomes of hard working school staff.
Super is workers retirement savings, not employers money. This is why we are calling on parliament to pass pay day super reforms. Pay day super will make it easier to spot when money is missing and workers will get more benefits from compound interest.
October 9, 2025 at 5:11 AM
IEU members have had to fight for their lawful super payments from many unscrupulous education employers - these new laws guaranteeing pay day super will make a huge difference and protect the retirement incomes of hard working school staff.
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Our fantastic IEU preschool ambassadors say it best - we need the NSW government to step up!
Stand with community preschools and join our Day of Action on 15 October ✊🩷
Learn more in the link in comments 👇
Stand with community preschools and join our Day of Action on 15 October ✊🩷
Learn more in the link in comments 👇
October 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Our fantastic IEU preschool ambassadors say it best - we need the NSW government to step up!
Stand with community preschools and join our Day of Action on 15 October ✊🩷
Learn more in the link in comments 👇
Stand with community preschools and join our Day of Action on 15 October ✊🩷
Learn more in the link in comments 👇
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📈 It pays to be in a union.
Union-negotiated agreements delivered average wage increases of 4.2%, well above the 3% from non-union agreements.
Union-negotiated agreements delivered average wage increases of 4.2%, well above the 3% from non-union agreements.
September 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM
📈 It pays to be in a union.
Union-negotiated agreements delivered average wage increases of 4.2%, well above the 3% from non-union agreements.
Union-negotiated agreements delivered average wage increases of 4.2%, well above the 3% from non-union agreements.
IEU teacher voices were front and centre at the National Teacher Roundtable in Canberra. Fed education reforms have helped - but we need more action from govt and employers to reduce workloads and improve teacher and principal wellbeing.
September 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
IEU teacher voices were front and centre at the National Teacher Roundtable in Canberra. Fed education reforms have helped - but we need more action from govt and employers to reduce workloads and improve teacher and principal wellbeing.
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📵Aussie workers now have the right to ignore after-hours calls & emails.
Your time is your time.
Work stops when the shift ends. 💪
Your time is your time.
Work stops when the shift ends. 💪
September 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
📵Aussie workers now have the right to ignore after-hours calls & emails.
Your time is your time.
Work stops when the shift ends. 💪
Your time is your time.
Work stops when the shift ends. 💪
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⚡️Media Release⚡️ The NSW Government has missed the mark with new funding, announced 16 September, that does nothing to address the deepening workforce crisis in community preschools.
Read the full release on our website: https://pulse.ly/bqsfknjt3d
Read the full release on our website: https://pulse.ly/bqsfknjt3d
September 17, 2025 at 4:11 AM
⚡️Media Release⚡️ The NSW Government has missed the mark with new funding, announced 16 September, that does nothing to address the deepening workforce crisis in community preschools.
Read the full release on our website: https://pulse.ly/bqsfknjt3d
Read the full release on our website: https://pulse.ly/bqsfknjt3d
Today’s discussion at Parliament put worker concerns about the impact of AI centre stage. Teachers, tech workers, nurses, finance staff and actors shared stories about why worker protections are badly needed to guard against negative work impacts. Workplace AI must be ethical, transparent & safe.
September 3, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Today’s discussion at Parliament put worker concerns about the impact of AI centre stage. Teachers, tech workers, nurses, finance staff and actors shared stories about why worker protections are badly needed to guard against negative work impacts. Workplace AI must be ethical, transparent & safe.
Well done to Min Wells and the federal ALP govt for taking action on deepfake harassment in schools. We also need consistent national laws to criminalise online abuse of female staff and students:
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Abusive 'nudify' and stalking apps to be weeded out
Deepfake tools that allow users to manipulate a person's photos and use generative AI to sexualise them are exposing Australian children to life-changing harm.
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September 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Well done to Min Wells and the federal ALP govt for taking action on deepfake harassment in schools. We also need consistent national laws to criminalise online abuse of female staff and students:
au.news.yahoo.com/abusive-nudi...
au.news.yahoo.com/abusive-nudi...
Innovate / Lead / Grow - some amazing speakers generated plenty of new ideas for union growth at the 2025 IEU Officer Forum. Capped off by a discussion with Minister Rishworth about key IR wins and future reforms for IEU members
September 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Innovate / Lead / Grow - some amazing speakers generated plenty of new ideas for union growth at the 2025 IEU Officer Forum. Capped off by a discussion with Minister Rishworth about key IR wins and future reforms for IEU members
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💜 Wear It Purple 💜 The IEU is Wearing It Purple today to express our solidarity with LGBTIQ+ young people and to show them that they have the right to be proud of who they are.
#WearItPurple, use inclusive language, start the conversation, and help make every classroom safe and affirming.
#WearItPurple, use inclusive language, start the conversation, and help make every classroom safe and affirming.
August 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
💜 Wear It Purple 💜 The IEU is Wearing It Purple today to express our solidarity with LGBTIQ+ young people and to show them that they have the right to be proud of who they are.
#WearItPurple, use inclusive language, start the conversation, and help make every classroom safe and affirming.
#WearItPurple, use inclusive language, start the conversation, and help make every classroom safe and affirming.
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August 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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"Strained to the point of breaking" ⛓️💥 IEU Preschool Ambassador Janene Rox slams the confusion, stress and burnout that is overwhelming teachers in the early childhood sector at the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into child safety on 13 August.
#ChildSafety #EarlyChildhoodTeacher #EarlyChildhoodEducation
#ChildSafety #EarlyChildhoodTeacher #EarlyChildhoodEducation
August 15, 2025 at 3:36 AM
"Strained to the point of breaking" ⛓️💥 IEU Preschool Ambassador Janene Rox slams the confusion, stress and burnout that is overwhelming teachers in the early childhood sector at the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into child safety on 13 August.
#ChildSafety #EarlyChildhoodTeacher #EarlyChildhoodEducation
#ChildSafety #EarlyChildhoodTeacher #EarlyChildhoodEducation
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At the July meeting of the Federal Executive, a resolution marking the 80th anniversary was unanimously passed.
Read the full motion here: www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-motion-h...
Read the full motion here: www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-motion-h...
IEU motion marking Hiroshima Nagasaki anniversary
The IEU Federal Executive has unanimously passed a resolution on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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August 5, 2025 at 6:50 AM
At the July meeting of the Federal Executive, a resolution marking the 80th anniversary was unanimously passed.
Read the full motion here: www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-motion-h...
Read the full motion here: www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-motion-h...
Students and women teachers should never have to put up with online harassment - new laws proposed in NSW to combat explicit deepfakes in schools should be rolled out nationwide www.ieu.org.au/ieu-speaks-o...
IEU Speaks on the need for nationwide laws to combat online harassment - Independent Education Union Of Australia
New protections against tech-based harassment of female students and school staff must be replicated nationwide Protecting students and school staff from gendered violence and online abuse requires a...
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August 7, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Students and women teachers should never have to put up with online harassment - new laws proposed in NSW to combat explicit deepfakes in schools should be rolled out nationwide www.ieu.org.au/ieu-speaks-o...