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The AMIEU protecting and advancing the rights of Meatworkers.

08/10/2026

Big businesses are price gouging their way to record profits and raising prices, which drives up inflation.

All of this contributes to the cost-of-greed crisis, which workers are paying for at the checkout right out of their own pocket.

Something needs to give, and it starts with calling a spade a spade.

04/09/2026

As a union member, you and your spouse are entitled to a free standard Will through Maurice Blackburn Lawyers. Get your discount code from your union representative and head to unionwills.com.au. Don't let your hard work go to waste!

30/08/2026

Important reminder from our partner lawyers Maurice Blackburn - A lot of workers don't know that if you're injured in a crash travelling for work, two types of compensation can apply and timing is really important. Get the lowdown from Maurice Blackburn lawyer, Tanya Straguszi, and find out what to do to make sure you're covered.

25/08/2026

If you’re injured at work, acting quickly can make sure your health, wellbeing, and income are protected in the long term. It's important to get union and legal advice early when making a claim. There are strict timelines on when you can lodge and it can be hard to navigate alone.

12/05/2026

06/05/2026

"The RBA’s official mandate as defined in the RBA Act is to ‘contribute to the stability of the currency [inflation], full employment, and the economic prosperity and welfare of the Australian people’” writes Dr Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute.

Well, forget that pesky act of Parliament, the RBA has decided it is simply a guide."

"On Tuesday, [Michele Bullock] told journalists and Australians, immediately after raising interest rates, that “these interest rate rises are not going to do anything for inflation over the next six months”

"That might be the most extraordinary statement any central banker (let alone the Governor of the RBA), has said."

Read the full piece on The Point: https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260506-rbas-decision-to-raise-rates-hurts-australians-for-no-reason

05/05/2026

The RBA is an again punishing workers for an economic outcome they did not create and are not responsible for.

Working people have already been hit from every angle – higher fuel prices, rising grocery costs, and skyrocketing bills – driven by corporate profit gouging and global instability. Now interest rate hikes are making it even harder, putting pressure on mortgages, rent, and everyday living.

The RBA is now acting as a means of wealth redistribution, from the workers to the very wealthy. We see it for what it is – rob the workers to feed the greed of the rich.
While unions are working hard to lift workers heads above the cost of living, the RBA is doing its best to drown us in debt.

It's worth noting the RBA chief is paid more than $1.2 million, compared to the annual median wage of a working Australian which is $74k!

22/04/2026

02/04/2026

Our price gouging inquiry discovered 'rockets and feathers' pricing. Where prices rise like rockets, and fall like feathers.

Australians shouldn’t pay more just so supermarkets can boost profits.

Unions are calling on the government to bring forward its legislation on price gouging and tougher penalties for companies exploiting supply‑chain disruptions.

We can’t afford to repeat COVID, when big business cashed in, and families paid the price.

Address

1, 39 Lytton Road
East Brisbane, QLD
4169

Telephone

+61 7 3217 3766

Website

https://amieuqld.asn.au/

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