Support the AEU Strike on 24 March!
We are calling on all sub-branches to find a way to express clear and visible support for the actions of AEU members.
Union basics: Good meetings
Well-run meetings allow all members to contribute, keep to agreed topics, and reach decisions in a timely way, rather than being dominated by a few voices or drifting without direction.
What are psychosocial hazards?
Psychosocial hazards are aspects of work that can affect a person’s mental health, wellbeing, and safety. They arise from how work is organised, managed, or experienced, rather than from physical dangers.
IEU Term 1 independent bargaining round up: Off and running
Bargaining across independent schools in 2026 has already secured major salary, leave, and workload gains, with Agreement approvals across Victoria and Tasmania improving conditions for teachers and general staff alike.
Our big week in the south
The IEU was particularly active in Tasmania this week, endorsing the Catholic sector Log of Claims and providing training for Independent and Catholic Reps.
Trades Hall sets standards for injured worker code
On 18 February, unionists and injured workers gathered on the steps of Victorian Parliament to press MPs for a meaningful Code of Claimant Rights.
IEU members look on as AEU colleagues vote on statewide strike
AEU members are currently voting on whether to take industrial action - an experience currently denied to IEU members in Victorian Catholic schools.
IEU stakes claim for Tasmanian Catholic school staff
The IEU has finalised the Draft Log of Claims for the next round of bargaining for better salaries and conditions in Tasmanian Catholic education.
Victorian Catholic campaign update from General Secretary David Brear
As they continue to oppose the campaign for fair bargaining rights in Victorian Catholic education, employers have performed a numerical backflip worthy of a Winter Olympics ski jumper by suggesting that their workforce has inflated from under 35,000 to 45,000!
Victorian Catholic employers’ staff numbers ploy doesn’t add up
As they continue to oppose the campaign for fair bargaining rights in Victorian Catholic education, employers are now suggesting that their workforce has inflated from under 35,000 to 45,000.
Victorian public school staff move toward industrial action IEU members are denied
The Victorian Branch of the Australian Education Union (AEU) has applied to the Fair Work Commission to conduct a ballot of members to endorse protected industrial action, including stopping work.
Keeping safe in the heat – OHS requirements
Safety legislation in Victoria and Tasmania requires employers to provide and maintain, as far as practicable, a working environment that is safe and without health risks.
Building Awareness and Membership: the SIA campaign at Mt St Joseph’s
At Mount St Joseph Girls’ College, for example, an incredible 95% of staff signed an SOS. Rep Litsa Hariklia Tzelepis and Assistant Rep Cherie Meurant filled us in how they did it.
Payday super – a big step against super theft
The Federal Government has passed new laws to make employers pay super when they pay wages, not months later. The law comes into effect on 1 July 2026.
Independent school snapshot: Fernbrook School, Mount Dandenong
Fernbrook School is situated on Wurundjeri land in The Basin at the foot of Mount Dandenong, set on 20 acres of magnificent dense bushland. It “facilitates student-led learning” across four multi-age classes – from Prep to Year 10.
Why our union grew when others declined
In 2008, Terry Wilson, drawing on over 30 years’ experience in Catholic education negotiations, completed a thesis on why the VIEU – the largest predecessor of IEU Victoria Tasmania – had achieved what few Australian unions managed between 1994 and 2004: growth.
Mechanics’ Institutes: building for culture
Mechanics’ institutes helped educate workers but also provided a model for setting up community facilities and amenities.
Year in review, 2025: New opportunities in training
The IEU’s 2025 training calendar delivered a comprehensive mix of skills-building, professional learning, and safety-focused programs designed for every stage of a member’s career.
Year in review, 2025: The IEU’s year in Tasmania
In 2025, Tasmanian IEU members turned collective action into wins: Catholic pay parity and workload relief, safer CET reporting, and visible equality advocacy.
Year in review, 2025: Occupational Health and Safety: training and advocacy
In 2025 we doubled down on OHS, training new Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), supporting them on the job, and advocating for stronger laws – because too many employers still underestimate the risks in our schools.