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Victorias Government’s Long Service Leave Review

A review of Victoria’s long service leave arrangements under the Long Service Leave Act 1992 has been conducted by the Minister for Industrial relations, Natalie Hutchins.

The review was an election promise of the Andrews Labor Government prior to the last State election. The SDA welcomes the review, as the last review was over ten years ago.

Congratulations, Nola

This year our International Women’s Day Award went to SDA member and Delegate Nola Jones.

Pathway to Work Or Road to Nowhere

How does the Turnbull Government’s proposed ‘Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) Programme’ measure up?

Poor Retirement Outcomes for Women

The SDA believes that every individual and family has a fundamental human right to live decently and with dignity, and this right should be afforde

Changes to Senate Voting

The Federal Parliament recently passed changes to the voting method for electing Senators across the whole of Australia.

SDA Luna Park Spring Carnival

ON FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2016, 5.30PM TO 8.00PM

Not Just a Domestic Matter

Two thirds of women who have experienced domestic violence are in paid employment.

It's Tax Time Again

The end of the financial year is here again, and before you know it, it’ll be time to get your tax return organised.

Thankyou and Farewell Therese

Thérèse Bryant recently retired after an amazing contribution to our Union for many decades.

Woolworths Job Loss Announcement a Difficult Day for Workers

Today’s announcement that Woolworths is removing 500 head office and supply chain jobs and closing 21 stores across the country will be difficult n

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