Issues
The AEU campaigns on a variety of industrial and professional matters at local, state and federal levels. AEU sub-branches are encouraged to be active in all AEU campaigns in order to increase the strength of Public Education.
- Invest in Quality, Invest in TAFE
Keep public VET by supporting the campaign for increased government investment in TAFE. > Read more
- Federal Funding Review
For the first time since 1973, the Federal Government is conducting a review of funding to schools. It is vital that AEU members and supporters of Public Education take this opportunity to > Read more
- Australian Curriculum
The development of the Australian Curriculum will occur over three broad timeframes and is guided by two key documents; the Melbourne Declaration on Education Goals for Young Australians and the Shape of the Australian Curriculum. > Read more
- Review of Teachers and Leaders Work
As part of the Arbitration decision handed down by the Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia (IRCSA) last year, the AEU and DECS have begun joint work on a review of teachers and leaders workload. > Read more
- Recruitment and Selection Policy 2011
The most significant reform to teacher recruitment in many years will begin immediately, after Australian Education Union members voted to endorse a new recruitment and selection policy in June 2011. > Read more
- Arbitration 2009-2010
The Industrial Relations Commission with handed down it's Stage 2 Arbitration decision on June 25, bringing and end to the AEU's long running industrial dispute with the State Government. > Read more
Stop League TablesThe Federal Government has launched its My School website which compares so-called "like schools", paving the way for the creation of misleading school league tables. > Read more
- Pay Equity for Women
Despite positive gains made in recent times, on average Australian women are paid 17% less than men. > Read more