Decisions as basic as what we wear what we eat, how we travel, how much and what type of power we use are becoming key questions for Christian disciples (Uniting Church in Australia President, Alistair Macrae) FairWear is a campaign …
JustAct is once again getting behind Anti Poverty Week; it aims to: Strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia Encourages research, discussion and action to address these problems, including …
TAFE fee system deters students Natalie Craig Source: The Age 2 May 2010 Information from 100 submissions to an Ernst and Young review of the new TAFE fee system suggests that the increase in fees, and changes to fee structures, …
Prepared – April 23, 2010 This year there will be important changes to Youth Allowance and other student payments. Some of these changes occurred in early April 2010, the remainder will be put in place from July 2010. The age …
To find out about Youth Allowance changes go to information from the National Union of Students and the Commonwealth Government. Also note that from 1 April 2010, Equity and Merit-based scholarships have been made exempt from means testing. Full report …
April 2010 update To find out about Youth Allowance changes go to information from the National Union of Students and the Commonwealth Government. Also note that from 1 April 2010, Equity and Merit-based scholarships have been made exempt from means …
The State Government’s changes to the TAFE system will see fees rise for thousands of Victorian students. The TAFE4All campaign is fighting to overturn these changes – and this campaign needs your support.
UNITE has recently won over $100,000 in payouts for 7-Eleven workers in Melbourne and Sydney. For more details see links below. Contact the UNITE office on 03 9328 1555. More information here (and here).
International students do not have to put up with super-exploitation but it is just the tip of the iceberg. UNITE estimates that hundreds, if not thousands, more 7-Eleven workers have been ripped off. The next step is to organise 7-Eleven stores to ensure that underpayment is stamped out.
International students do not have to put up with super-exploitation but it is just the tip of the iceberg. UNITE estimates that hundreds, if not thousands, more 7-Eleven workers have been ripped off. The next step is to organise 7-Eleven stores to ensure that underpayment is stamped out.
