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16/07/26
Workers secure 4.75% pay rise as unions continue fighting for better wages
The SDA has welcomed the Fair Work Commission’s decision to award a 4.75% increase to award wages, delivering a significant pay rise for millions of Australian workers.
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Queensland
16/07/26
SDA REPRESENTING MEMBERS ON THE WORKPLACE ISSUES THAT MATTER
Every day, SDA members see firsthand how the rules of work affect their lives - from whether your paid properly, to how much time off you receive to enjoy life outside of work, or to care for family. The SDA doesn’t just negotiate your workplace conditions with your employer we make sure you’re represented when government or parliamentary inquiries examine workplace laws.
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Queensland
02/06/26
MEDIA RELEASE | Retail workers welcome pay rise
The SDA, the biggest private sector union in the country, welcomes the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Decision to increase wages by 4.75 percent from July 1 for its 200,000 plus members.
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National
02/06/26
Unions have won a 4.75% pay rise for millions of workers
The Fair Work Commission handed down its Annual Wage Review decision this morning, increasing award wages and the minimum wage by [X%]. This increase applies from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. 
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National
28/05/26
MEDIA RELEASE | Groundbreaking union trial against McDonald’s begins
This week, the SDA Union’s groundbreaking case alleging that McDonald’s and its franchisees denied workers their legal rights to paid breaks starts.
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National
13/05/26
Budget. 2026-2027. What it delivers for SDA Members?
The government handed down its 2026-2027 Budget. It aims to help with rising living costs like rent, groceries and fuel without making inflation worse
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National
09/05/26
MEDIA RELEASE | No respect no service – the time for tougher action on retail violence is now
The scourge of customer abuse and violence in retail and fast food outlets has been on the rise, especially since COVID, with law enforcement struggling to keep up.
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National
06/05/26
KFC Breaks Class Action – Notice
Register for the KFC Breaks Class Action now - KFC workers may be eligible for compensation.
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National
29/04/26
Health & Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Safety is always a key issue for SDA members and unfortunately many workers don’t feel that workplace issues get resolved in a timely manner or taken seriously, and where the experience with management is like this there can be uncertainty in what to do.
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Queensland
29/04/26
Payday Super starts this year
From 1 July 2026, ‘Payday Super’ will come into effect. This means that, if you’re eligible for compulsory super contributions, your employer will have to pay them at the same time as they pay your wages or salary.
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Queensland