Labor must end discrimination in faith-based schools
Federal law currently allows religious schools to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy, relationship status, or sexual identity or orientation.
APHEDA supports inspiring Burmese women
In times of crisis, extraordinary individuals can spark movements that transform entire communities.
IEU condemns “destructive” comments by Tasmanian Catholic leaders
The IEU has expressed its dismay at “destructive” comments about same-sex employees made by Tasmanian Catholic leaders to the Inquiry into Discrimination and Bullying in Tasmanian Schools.
First Nations history: The National Trust is here to help
Schools have until early 2026 to integrate a more robust focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures in their history curricula, and assistance has come from an unexpected source.
The IEU will continue to fight against discrimination
A national survey, has found that the majority of parents with children at Australian religious schools oppose discrimination against LGBTIQA+ staff and students.
From Education HQ: Most religious school parents support LGBT inclusivity – study
A survey reveals that, even in faith-based independent schools, most parents want their children to be taught inclusivity towards sexual orientation, gender identity and gender diversity.
IEU disappointed by Federal Labor’s broken promise on anti-discrimination law
The federal government will not legislate before the next election to protect LGBTIQA+ people from discrimination by religious schools.
Super option for teachers going green
Researchers have adapted their acclaimed ‘Climate Superpowers’ quiz website for schools, and teachers are being asked for their input in the latest research into the effect of the climate crisis.
Amy Prendergast, climate superpowers facilitator
IEU member Amy Prendergast helped set in motion the juggernaut that is now Climate Superpowers.
IEU slams outrageous letter to Tasmanian Catholic school families
The IEU has publicly expressed its deep concern about a bizarre letter from Archbishop of Hobart Julian Porteous circulated to families with children enrolled in Tasmanian Catholic education in mid-May.
IEU continues to support much needed protections for staff in religious schools
IEU Victoria Tasmania General Secretary David Brear says recommendations about discrimination in religious schools tabled in federal parliament are “crucial to updating anti-discrimination legislation”.
Why the IEU supports a ‘yes’ vote: a message from the General Secretary
I’m not going to tell you how to vote, but I do want to outline why the IEU is proud to support this constitutional change, and why I will be equally proudly voting ‘yes’ on Saturday
Referendum basics: how to enrol, how to vote
It's been a long time since we've had a referendum, so there are no dumb questions about how it works.
Tasmanians for the Voice: Raymond Blizzard
In the current edition of The Point, the best words about why the IEU supports the Voice to Parliament come from a member. We literally couldn’t say it better ourselves!
Voice to Parliament: links and resources
The IEU is wholeheartedly supporting a Yes vote for Indigenous recognition in the Constitution via a Voice to Parliament because we believe it provides a simple, fair, and unifying message.
Constitutional recognition and the Voice to Parliament: let’s get this done!
When we listen to people about decisions which affect them, we get better results. This is well known to unionists, who understand that workers need to be consulted on decisions that affect them.
Worawa College’s support for the Voice to Parliament
Worawa Aboriginal College in Healesville is probably the only school in Victoria where Yothu Yindi’s iconic 80s anthem Treaty signals the end of a class.
Worawa students on the Voice to Parliament
Worowa is not your average school. Although based in Victoria, students primarily hail from remote communities in central and western Australia and when The Point visited recently, student attendance numbers at the boarding school were down, for good reason - small planes couldn’t land to pick up pupils because of extensive flooding.
Every IEU member deserves a workplace free from discrimination
The IEUA is disappointed that the reporting date for the review of religious exemptions for educational institutions in Federal anti-discrimination law has been extended by eight months.
From The Point: religious discrimination proposals include fatal flaws
The IEU calls for federal legislation that protects all employees from discrimination, in line with Australia’s human rights undertakings.