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ACTU leadership transition and policy priorities

Overview

Melissa Donnelly has assumed the role of secretary for the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), succeeding Sally McManus. Upon her appointment, Donnelly pledged to address cost-of-living pressures, ensure wage growth matches inflation, and maintain a “zero tolerance” policy regarding corruption and violence within the union movement.

Following her transition into the role, Donnelly has shifted focus toward the impact of emerging technologies. She has called for increased worker consultation regarding the implementation of artificial intelligence to protect job security and prevent the misappropriation of creative work. Additionally, she warned that adopting certain political policies could negatively impact the cost of living for Australians.

Entities

Melissa Donnelly · Australian Council of Trade Unions · Community and Public Sector Union · Sally McManus · CFMEU

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    ACTU secretary Melissa Donnelly calls for worker consultation on AI

    New ACTU secretary Melissa Donnelly is calling for worker consultation on AI usage and warning that One Nation policies could negatively impact the cost of living.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Melissa Donnelly appointed ACTU secretary-elect

    Melissa Donnelly has been appointed secretary-elect of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, pledging to focus on wage growth and cost-of-living pressures while maintaining a zero-tolerance policy on unionism

Sources

prommanow.com · psnews.com.au