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29/04/26
Why the introduction Workplace Protection Orders is essential
Based on the recent No One Deserves a Serve survey results there continues to be a clear picture that customer abuse and violence has continued to increase over the past two years. Most concerningly, physical violence has doubled in that time.
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Queensland
28/04/26
HANDS OFF OUR SAFETY
In January 2026, the Queensland Productivity Commission released its Final Report into construction productivity. Along with their recommendations aimed at improving efficiency in the construction sector are a number of recommendations for changing elements of the WHS Legislation. One such change is the removal of Section 26A of the WHS Act 2011. Section 26A requires employers to comply with approved Codes of Practice, meaning that the Codes are not just guidance material, they are enforceable under law. The Codes provide more detailed information based on legislative requirements, and therefore provide essential guidance on the minimum standards required in workplaces.
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Queensland
28/04/26
HUGE UNION WIN! 18-20 YEAR OLD WORKERS SET TO GET PAY RISE
The SDA has secured a big win for young workers, with the Fair Work Commission handing down its decision in the SDA’s Adult Age = Adult Wage case.
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Queensland
28/04/26
MEDIA RELEASE | Fair go: the sorry state of social media tells us that AI demands effective regulation in the workplace
As Artificial Intelligence makes its mark in every corner of the community the SDA has commissioned the John Curtin Research Centre to report on its impact in the workplace.
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National
20/04/26
Joint letter on Strengthening Australia’s Modern Slavery Act
Investors, unions, human rights groups and survivors unite on call for stronger modern slavery laws
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National
13/04/26
McDonald’s Class Action – Rest Breaks – Notice
Important information about our class action against McDonald's for workers who were denied rest breaks.
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National
31/03/26
MEDIA RELEASE | Adult age adult wage – Fair Work Commission hands down momentous decision
The SDA, which represents more young workers than any other union, welcomes the momentous decision of the Fair Work Commission for adult wages to be paid for 18-20 year old workers in retail, fast food and pharmacy.
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National
24/03/26
Easter Public Holidays – 2026
What are the Easter Public Holidays for retail, fast food and warehouse workers in 2026: list for ACT, NSW, NT, SA, VIC, TAS, WA, QLD.
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National
04/03/26
Accessing Union Shopper is now easier than ever!
We’ve made it easier for SDA Queensland members to access the savings and benefits available through Union Shopper. Whether you’ve used Union Shopper before or this is your first time, we’ve introduced a new solution to streamline how you log in.
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Queensland
04/03/26
MOVING FORWARD IN 2026
As 2026 begins, the SDA is moving forward with a strong commitment to keep working towards better pay and safer conditions for retail, fast food, and warehouse workers.
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Queensland