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ASU lodges submission opposing NT child protection reforms

The Australian Services Union SA + NT has lodged a submission opposing the Northern Territory Government’s proposed Care and Protection of Children Legislation Amendment (Every Child Matters) Bill 2026, warning the reforms risk expanding family separ 22/05/2026

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ASU lodges submission opposing NT child protection reforms

The Australian Services Union SA + NT has lodged a submission opposing the Northern Territory Government’s proposed Care and Protection of Children Legislation Amendment (Every Child Matters) Bill 2026, warning the reforms risk expanding family separ 22/05/2026

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Withdraw Care and Protection of Children Law Changes

The Australian Services Union SA + NT Branch is deeply concerned by the Northern Territory Government’s move to amend the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 (NT) without meaningful consultation with Aboriginal organisations, the community secto 15/05/2026

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SA Labor commits to major Local Government IR reforms

Today we’re celebrating a major win for local government workers across South Australia. 13/03/2026

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The War on Iran

The union movement has always understood that the fight for workers’ rights is inseparable from the struggle for peace and justice. 12/03/2026

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Celebrating Library Lovers Day

February 14 is not just Valentine’s Day – it’s also national Library Lovers Day. 16/02/2026

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Our Submission into Local Government Funding and Fiscal Sustainability

The ASU SA + NT Branch has made a submission to a Federal Parliamentary Inquiry based on the experiences of our members working in councils across South Australia and the Northern Territory 4/02/2026

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Celebrating 120 years of the mighty ASU

In December ASU members, delegates, elected officials, former Secretaries and special guests came together to mark 120 years since the Federated Clerks Union (FCU) was first established in South Australia. The FSU is one of the founding unions that m 9/12/2025

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Launch of McKell Institute's report into the changing role of Libraries

Commissioned by the ASU SA + NT Branch, the report outlines the changing role of local libraries and the services they provide communities, and makes the case for a significant increase in funding by all levels of government. 18/11/2025

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ASU MEMBER WIN: Secure Jobs for Not-for-profit workers

For too long, an exemption kept not-for-profit workers stuck on rolling fixed-term contracts — missing out on the stability and benefits of permanent employment. 3/11/2025

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ASU MEMBER WIN: Wage theft laws for Local Government now a reality

South Australian Local Government employees will now have stronger protections against wage theft, following the passage of the Fair Work (Worker Entitlements) Amendment Bill 2025 through Parliament last night. 15/10/2025

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Territory Govt winds back human rights reforms

The new CLP Territory Government is winding back a number of important reforms that were won in the aftermath of the 2017 Royal Commission into youth detention and child protection. 10/10/2025

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ASU MEMBER WIN: Portable Long Service Leave is finally a reality!

Today is an historic day. After a decade of tireless campaigning by ASU members, Portable Long Service Leave is now a reality in South Australia. 1/10/2025

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Disability &Community Services Roundtable

We're holding a special Disability + Community Services Sector Roundtable on Wednesday 1 October to brief ASU members on critical changes to your sector 4/08/2025

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Bedford Industries

The past fortnight has brought some significant news for Bedford. We understand this news would have been challending and unsettling for staff and we want to assure members that there are decisive steps underway to stabilise the organisation. 31/07/2025

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ASU staff member Charlotte Walker wins SA senate spot

ASU staff member Charlotte Walker wins SA senate spot, having been employed with the SA + NT Branch for the past 12 months. 27/05/2025