News
Federal Government commits to funding a pay increase for community workers - 7 July 2011
The Federal Government has committed to funding any pay increase for community workers resulting from the upcoming Fair Work Australia decision. For more information, visit the Australian Services Union website at http://www.asumembers.org.au/equalpay/1526-federal-government-to-commit-extra-funding-for-pay-increases.
UN human rights council passes historic gay rights resolution - 20 June 2011
The UN human rights council has adopted a resolution in favour of equal rights for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation. See the ABC News story at http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/17/3247209.htm?site=news.
Fair Work Australia says "Yes to Equal Pay" for community workers - 19 May 2011
Fair Work Australia has handed down an encouraging decision for community workers campaigning for equal pay. For more information, visit the Australian Services Union website at http://www.asumembers.org.au/equalpay/1472-fwa-says-yes-to-equal-pay.
Women's Legal Services Australia launch the Safety in Family Law campaign - 14 April 2011
Women's Legal Services Australia have launched a campaign calling for the family law system to be changed to keep women and children safe. For more information, visit the campaign website at safetyinfamilylaw.com.
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