SDA Submission to Safe Work Australia on Dispute Resolution Processes

Important information about our class action against McDonald's for workers who were denied rest breaks.

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.

SDA Submission to the 2026 Annual Wage Review

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.

SDA Submission to inquiry into the operation and adequacy of the NES

As the representative of tens of thousands of young workers and low paid women, the SDA unreservedly backs action to improve housing affordability, including changes to the Capital Gains Tax discount and negative gearing. The SDA’s advocacy is supported by a recent survey with responses from two thousand members.

SDA Submission to the Senate Inquiry into Productivity in Australia

The SDA commends the NSW Minns Labor Government for the Workplace Health and Safety (Digital Work Systems) Bill 2025 that makes worker safety a priority where digital work systems are used in workplaces.

Shocking new research has revealed that nearly nine in ten retail and fast-food workers have been verbally abused in the past 12 months and one in four workers have been subjected to physical violence.