Media Release: Australia lags behind in public school funding
Tuesday 9 September 2025 The AEU has welcomed the release of the OECD’s Education at a Glance 2025 report, warning that its findings show the urgent need to tackle teacher […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Hundreds of temporary education jobs saved
8 September 2025 AEU secures major victory: Hundreds of temporary education jobs saved Government backs down on savage staffing cuts following sustained union pressure The Australian Education Union ACT Branch […]
Heather and Cas, the heart of TAFE
Congratulations to Heather Hodgson, the ACT winner of the 2025 Heart of TAFE photography competition. Heather is studying a Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging at the newly opened Woden […]
Branch Officer election outcomes
Elections have been completed by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) for AEU ACT Branch Officer positions. The elected officers are as followed: You may request a copy of the post-election […]
Industrial Officer Position Vacancy
Industrial Officer – Australian Education Union – ACT Branch Are you passionate about fairness at work? Do you believe in the power of collective action to improve people’s lives? The […]
2025 Federal elections open
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has notified the Branch of arrangements for conducting elections for the following Federally elected positions: Electorate Office ACT Branch – General Division Federal Conference Delegate (2) […]
2025 Branch officer elections open
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has notified the Branch of arrangements for conducting elections for the following Branch Officer positions: Electorate Office ACT Branch Branch Secretary (1) ACT Branch Branch […]
Recognising outstanding contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education
Do you know a teacher, school or program making an outstanding contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education? Nominate now for the 2025 AEU Arthur Hamilton Award. The winner […]
2025 Advocate of the Year
Advocate of the Year The AEU gold logie, the Advocate of the Year Award, recognises a member for their exemplary union leadership and activism. Congratulations to Robert Howatson the 2025 […]
2025 School Assistant Activist Award
School Assistant Activist This new award recognises the vital contribution of school assistants to public education and to our membership. Congratulations to Jane McInally, winner of the 2025 School Assistant […]
2025 Cultural Integrity Award
Cultural Integrity Award This award acknowledges a person or group of people for their work in promoting cultural integrity in education. Congratulations to Kate Perkins, winner of the 2025 Cultural […]
2025 Friend of Public Education Award
Friend of Public Education This AEU award recognises that supporters of public education are everywhere. This award recognises a champion of public education from outside the AEU membership. Congratulations to […]
2025 CIT Activist Award
CIT Activist Award This is a new award that acknowledges the importance of CIT and its members to our union. This award recognises the outstanding contribution of a member in […]
2025 Emerging Activist
Emerging Activist Award This is a new award in 2025. It has been created to celebrate and recognise newer members who are making an impact as unionists. Congratulations to MaryClare […]