Why the IEU supports Myka Sanders in landmark discrimination case
IEU General Secretary David Brear says the union is backing non-binary educator Myka Sanders against their religious employer because Australia needs stronger anti-discrimination protections.
IEU member Myka’s brave fight against discrimination
The IEU is backing a non-binary educator in a case against one of Australia’s largest religious employers to secure stronger anti-discrimination protections across the independent education sector.
APHEDA - Union Aid Abroad: Solidarity is under attack
There’s no other way to put it. Humanitarian efforts, aid, and global solidarity are being deliberately targeted around the world – and it’s working people who are paying the price.
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.
Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA helps Timor Leste farmers with education and power
Since 2016, Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA has partnered with local organisations in Timor-Leste to strengthen farmers’ groups, helping rural communities gain access to land, learn sustainable farming practices, and build collective power.
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.
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA helps women unionists in the Philipines
Construction workers speaking up at their workplace have highlighted the importance of addressing sexual harassment as a critical workplace health and safety issue, especially in male-dominated industries.
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.
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA strengthens the union movement in Timor Leste
The General Workers’ Union of Timor Leste (SJT-TL), a Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA partner organisation since 2016, supports workers in the commercial, hospitality, service, and construction industries.
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!