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10/07/25
Delegate Spotlight – June 2025
Meet our SDA Newcastle & Northern Delegate Spotlight June 2025.
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Newcastle, Central Coast & Hunter Valley
07/07/25
Media statement | 8 July 2025 | An Increase to Retail and Fast-Food Wages and an Increase to Superannuation
The SDA QLD Branch Secretary, Justin Power, believes that the 3.5% increase to the wages of retail and fast-food workers was a great win for those workers who are struggling to make ends meet.
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Queensland
03/07/25
Proposed new BRDC EA
Proposed new BRDC EA Below is a summary of the proposed new Enterprise Agreement. Voting will be electronic and will start next Friday, 11 July 2025 from 7am.
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Queensland
02/07/25
MEDIA RELEASE | McDonald’s forced to negotiate wages with its workforce in Fair Work Commission ruling
In a major ruling by the Fair Work Commission, 5000 McDonald’s workers in South Australia have won the right to bargain together for an enterprise agreement.
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National
30/06/25
Wages are going up for retail & fast food workers in July
Retail & fast food workers will receive a pay rise in July 2025.
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National
25/06/25
SDA to negotiate first-ever Agreements at multiple employers in South Australia
After hard fought campaigns by the SDA, several employers have agreed to bargain with the SDA
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SA, NT & Broken Hill
25/06/25
How superannuation is changing and improving on July 1
On July 1, the superannuation guarantee is increasing and super will now be paid on periods of paid parental leave.
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SA, NT & Broken Hill
25/06/25
Workers receive largest above-inflation pay rise in 6 years.
After years of rising prices and interest rates, this pay rise delivers meaningful relief and a much-needed financial boost.
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SA, NT & Broken Hill
24/06/25
Union win: Payday Super
Superannuation is a fundamental part of your rights at work that the SDA has and always will strive to protect and improve. To drive greater compliance by employers the SDA is pushing for legislative change to ensure superannuation is paid on pay day.
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National
20/06/25
Union Membership Fee Increase
From 1 July 2025, SDA membership fees will increase for the first time in two years. To continue delivering strong support, advocacy, and services, we must ensure we have the resources to meet rising costs.
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Newcastle, Central Coast & Hunter Valley