Congratulations to our colleagues at the AEU on their recent in-principle agreement, which will soon make Victorian teachers the best-paid in the country. 

It’s amazing to see all the hard work and vital effort the AEU has put into fighting for our dedicated teachers and the future of Victoria’s education system. 

Principal Solicitor Laura Blandthorn’s recent presentation at Clarence last month, offered a practical overview of gendered violence in the workplace, highlighting how it shows up in everyday behaviours and who it impacts. Creating safer, more respectful workplaces requires proactive, collective action backed by clear legal obligations. Read more to understand your rights as a worker and how you can contribute to making a safer workplace.

With International Women’s Day and Victorian Labour Day falling back‑to‑back this year, this article reflects on the hard‑won history of women’s rights at work and why they still matter today. From early union organising to the fight for the eight‑hour workday, it highlights that progress has never been freely given and that the struggle for equality continues. Framed around the International Women’s Day theme Balance the Scales, the article reaffirms the importance of collective action, unionism, and values‑driven legal advocacy.