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‘Overworked’: $11.5bn bombshell for teachers Teachers work an average 12 hours over the standard 38 each week, racking up a whopping $11.5bn in unpaid labour annually, according to fresh analysis released by the Greens.

“It is one of the most significant factors driving people out of the profession and deterring new entrants from coming in."

We need to cut the administrative and compliance burden on teachers, to give them enough time during their paid working hours for classroom preparation and lesson planning.

Australia's first Treaty is here! 👏

Teachers are exhausted, overstretched and leaving the profession faster than we can replace them.

This #WorldTeachersDay we need more than just platitudes from our political leaders. Governments must urgently act on a national plan to attract and retain teachers.

This #WorldTeachersDay we’re calling on governments to urgently act on a national plan to attract and retain teachers — with real investment to address unsustainable workloads and provide the resources every student needs to succeed.

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World Teachers Day is a day to celebrate the important role teachers provide in our community and their commitment to educating and supporting their students, often in challenging circumstances. Read more: http://bit.ly/4qxypqf

The Federal Government’s $10 million package to support schools in tackling bullying is an important step forward.

However without meaningful systemic support for teachers, the broader goals of safer schools cannot be realised.

AEU members formed a strong delegation this week at the 2025 ACTU Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Conference, reconfirming their commitment to building safer workplaces for mob under the conference’s theme: Anti-Racism, Truth and Treaty.

Congratulations Nicole!

Australia must escalate sanctions on Myanmar’s junta before their sham election Following the 2021 coup, the military junta plans to stage sham elections on December 28, 2025. This is not democracy; it is an attempt to rebrand a violent dictatorship and entrench its power. By esc...

Myanmar’s military junta plans to hold a sham election on 28 December. APHEDA, the ACTU and the Myanmar Campaign Network have launched a petition urging the Australian Government to impose tougher sanctions on the undemocratic regime.

Sign the petition: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/au...

Global survey finds Aussie teachers among most stressed Australian teachers are among the most stressed in the world, an international education report has revealed.

Australia’s teacher shortage is real, it’s getting worse, and it’s impacting on teaching and learning.

We need full and fair funding for public schools, a national workforce plan that tackles workload, and real support for teachers’ mental health.

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Alarming new international data highlights the scale of Australia’s teacher shortage crisis and the urgent need for federal and state governments to address the root causes of workforce decline. Read more: bit.ly/4mVntzH

'Militarism gone mad' — Labor firebrand hits out at party’s support of AUKUS - ABC listen The world feels more dangerous and unpredictable, but with Australia wedged between our traditional ally, America, and our biggest trading partner, China, does our most expensive ever defence project ...

Last month we were privileged to hear @dncameron.bsky.social deliver the 2025 Laurie Carmichael Lecture on the topic of "Australian Sovereignty and the Path to Peace".

If you missed it, make sure you check out the full recording on ABC Radio National here. 👇

www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Wishing you all the best in retirement, Kevin. You have more than earned it!

The segregation crisis in schools funding In the Albanese government’s first term, Education Minister Jason Clare observed that Australia has one of the most segregated education systems in the OECD. What is deeply shocking – though not surpr...

"Australia has used the money of all taxpayers to further advantage some of their children, and further disadvantage others."

A worthy read from @janecaro.bsky.social on the inequity of school funding.

At the AEU Federal Women's Conference on Friday, Minister for Women Katy Gallagher spoke about her role in ensuring respect and safety for women, as well as promoting greater gender equality across the economy.

The AEU is warning that today’s announcement of an emissions reduction target of 62 to 70 per cent by 2035 is not aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement and will likely result in more than 2 degrees of warming, with dire consequences. Read more: bit.ly/46qT2vk

Today is International Equal Pay Day, highlighting the ongoing fight to achieve equal pay for equal work and to dismantle the inequalities that drive the gender pay gap. The AEU will continue to break down barriers and unfair structural factors to secure wins for working women.

The McKell Institute’s Freeing Teachers to Teach report, sends a strong message to governments that any productivity reforms must support teachers and not reshape their profession. Read more: bit.ly/4praPuP

Today is R U OK? Day - a reminder that a conversation could change a life. By asking "R U OK?" today, and any day, we can meaningfully connect with those around us and lend support when they are struggling. Check out these resources for educators: ruok.org.au/education

We welcome a national discussion facilitated by the Minister for Education, however we seek the formal commitment from government that the voices of teachers and unions will be central to the development of any proposals going forward. #auspol

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 shortages, and that full funding of Australia’s public schools must remain a government priority. Read more: bit.ly/4nrw2mF

The AEU has welcomed today’s proposal by Education Minister Jason Clare for the establishment of a new Teaching and Learning Commission as an opportunity for a national discussion about how to strengthen the national education architecture for the teaching profession. Read more: bit.ly/46qMNZs

Three young men told me I didn’t belong here, but they’re wrong The anti-immigration marches were fuelled by fear and misinformation about housing, economic insecurity and social change. We can change that.

"What defines us is our choice – to strengthen our universal institutions, defend our shared values, and prove the racists wrong by building an even more inclusive, confident nation."

www.theage.com.au/national/thr...

The Heart of Philomathēs crowned the winner of the 2025 ‘Heart of TAFE’ Photo Competition at a ceremony at Parliament House. Read more: bit.ly/46565lK

👩🏼‍🏫👩🏽‍🏫👩🏿‍🏫The World Summit on Teachers is an unprecedented opportunity to move from words to action! Governments MUST commit to fully funding public education and investing in teachers.

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#GoPublic #FundEducation #InvestInTeachers

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This Friday is Wear it Purple Day! 💜

By wearing purple we demonstrate to LGBTQIA+ young people that they are celebrated and respected.

Check out this guide for ideas to get your school involved in the day. 👉 bit.ly/41hh1Lz

Don’t forget to have your say!

The AEU’s State of our Schools Survey is still open - and we want to hear from you.

Your feedback on workloads, resourcing and teacher shortages is vital to help us push for real improvements in our public schools.

👉 www.ir-surveys.com/cgi-bin/AEU_...

Researchers from the University of NSW are looking for people to join a research study to learn about the experiences of overseas-trained teachers in incorporating Aboriginal perspectives in their teaching.

To find out more, contact Rose Amazan by email. 👉 r.amazan@unsw.edu.au

Every child has the right to learn in peace. Ukraine’s educators show incredible resilience—we must match their courage with unwavering solidarity.

Read the joint letter from global education unions here: www.aftukraine.org/solidarity-s...

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It's ludicrous that teachers pay a higher % of tax than Big Business and the very wealthy.

Everyone should pay their fair share of tax, not dodge it by setting up schemes and manipulating loopholes.