Thousands of native animals in need of care come to our Zoos, and yet Animal Hospital admin staff who do vital community response and animal data entry work are being cut, pushing that workload onto Vets.   We have world class visitor experience and yet front of house staff will be replaced with digital ticketing machines.   We have informative and beloved school education programs and yet many education staff are being let go. We have iconic grounds that have served generations of visitors, maintained by leading asset managers and maintenance staff yet they too are set to be cut. And these are only a few examples of the impact these cuts will have.  We also risk losing the experience, expertise, memories and conservation legacy that make our zoos so valuable. We must act now to stop this short-sighted restructure, protect skilled zoo workers, and defend the future of Victoria’s zoos before irreversible damage is done.  This is one of Victoria’s most beloved cultural institutions and we must protect it for generations to come.  Now is the time to stand with Zoos Victoria workers and defend the services our community, wildlife and environment rely on. These workers care for animals, respond to wildlife emergencies after bushfires and floods, educate future generations, and deliver conservation work recognised around the world.  Add your voice today: tell Zoos Victoria management stop the cuts, protect every site, and keep conservation at the heart of Victoria’s zoos. Join the campaign to save Victoria's zoos! Email: [email protected]

One Nation say they are the party of workers, but their actions say differently. Time and time again Pauline Hanson and One Nation have voted against our rights at work. She’s voted against: • Same Job, Same Pay laws • The Right to Disconnect • Letting workers openly discuss their pay • Making industrial manslaughter a criminal offence Just last month she publicly opposed a pay rise above inflation for the lowest paid Australian workers on the minimum wage.   The union movement will not let Pauline and One Nation hijack workers’ genuine cost-of-living concerns to erase our hard-fought workplace protections and make it harder for Australians to get by.   Hands off our rights at work One Nation.

Safety In recent years, Wyndham has seen a rise in violent crime. An unstaffed library could provide an easy place for criminal activity to occur. Few safety guarantees are being made about unstaffed hours. These safety issues mean that women, families and anyone vulnerable to racial, homophobic, transphobic or ableist violence may be uncomfortable accessing the library when it is unstaffed. People living with disabilities may not be able to access the space due to rules that prevent their carers visiting with them unless they have a membership as well. With no staff to help in a violent incident or medical emergency there is no guarantee the library is a safe place. Would you trust an empty library, late at night to be safe? Would you be happy to rely on the police or ambulance to arrive in time to help you if something terrible did occur while you were visiting an unstaffed library? Fairness Libraries are funded by your rates and tax dollars and are currently available to everybody during opening hours. By design, unstaffed library hours will not be accessible to all. We want increased library services for all. Not just access for a few! Using the library during unstaffed hours requires a separate membership restricted by age and vague criteria such as confidence using the library independently. Additionally, unstaffed hours will not be available at every library branch – if your local branch does not offer extended hours, you’re out of luck. Membership is not guaranteed upon application and can be blocked for any reason. It requires an induction process and agreement to a separate set of terms and conditions. No guidelines have been provided to prevent discrimination or bias in the selection process. Accessing the library during unstaffed hours may be unavailable to you if: • You are deemed not to meet the membership criteria. • You cannot find time to sit through a lengthy induction during staffed operating hours. • You require any assistance using the library. • Not every library branch will have unstaffed hours so one neighbourhood will have better access than others. Introducing unstaffed hours does not address existing geographic gaps in service within Wyndham or community demand for services requiring staff, such as weekend or evening programming and may be used as an excuse not to ever provide these services in the future. There is a great risk that this project will only benefit a small number of people and you may not be one of them! Is that fair and equitable access? Does it seem like a good use of your rates and tax money? Cheaper, lower quality service Unstaffed library hours are being pitched as an enhancement to existing library services at a fraction of the cost compared to extending staffed hours of service, opening new branches or extending outreach services. But as well as serving a narrower section of the community, the proposal explicitly provides a lower quality of service. During unstaffed hours, the library will not provide: • IT or equipment support. • Assistance dealing with library account issues. • Assistance with any issues accessing the library using your Open Libraries membership. • Access to collection items kept behind the library desk. • Library programs or events. • In-person support in the event of an emergency. Libraries in the future Your libraries are currently staffed for all opening hours and librarians spend all day helping people. One concern industry experts have about unstaffed hours is the potential damage to our industry and what libraries can offer our communities in the future. If politicians begin to believe that libraries don’t need librarians, it’s only a matter of time before staffed services are reduced in the name of cost-saving. After the UK introduced unstaffed hours, over 50% of librarians were replaced with unqualified volunteers – or nothing at all. If you love musical and literacy programs for your children, study assistance for your teenagers and IT help for those of us who find advancing technology challenging to keep up with, don’t let your libraries become just a building with books inside.  You deserve a library that has librarians in it – for every hour we are open. Please sign our petition and/or write to your local councillor to show your support for the people who support you. You can write your own email or use this template: Dear (Councillor’s name) I am writing to express my concern about the proposed Open Libraries project at Wyndham City Council.  My concerns are (include your main concerns here) and I believe that without community consultation there is no evidence that this will be a responsible use of the council budget.  I urge you to listen to your constituents and not support this project moving forward. Signed, Your name • Email: [email protected] • Email: [email protected] • Email: [email protected] • Email: [email protected] • Email: [email protected] • Email: [email protected] • Email: [email protected] • Email: [email protected] • Email: [email protected]

Queensland state school teachers and leaders carry out one of the most essential, influential, invaluable roles in our community - educating the next generation.     While their work underpins just about everything necessary for a fair, thriving, equitable society, Queensland teachers and leaders are also currently reporting increased stress and anxiety, stemming from issues related to rising workplace injuries, assaults and threats. ·       Teacher and student wellbeing and learning are at risk. Every worker must have the right to attend their workplace safe from harm or violence - teachers should not be any different. A safe and healthy workplace is a legal right for employees and a legal obligation of the employer.  ·       The teacher shortage crisis will only worsen unless educators can be assured of their safety at work. Stress, anxiety, and burnout are key contributors to experienced teachers leaving the profession and the lack of new people joining it.  ·       It’s about government responsibility to ensure the ongoing future of strong, sustainable, equitable public education that delivers on its promise – “Brighter Futures – delivering excellence in every state school.”  Current legislation simply isn’t protecting Queensland state school teachers and leaders as required.   Sign our petition and send a clear message to the Premier - great state schools need teachers and leaders who are safe from occupational violence and aggression. Authorised by Brendan Crotty, Acting General Secretary, Queensland Teachers' Union, 21 Graham St Milton Qld 4064

Liverpool deserves a council that is safe, stable and properly functioning for both workers and the community. This petition calls for action to restore safety, good governance and public confidence at Liverpool City Council. Liverpool City Council workers deserve to feel safe at work and supported while serving their community. Instead, ongoing dysfunction, public hostility and political conduct have created a workplace environment where staff report distress, harassment and fear for their safety. More than half of surveyed staff have considered leaving the Council.  When experienced council workers are driven out, the whole community feels the impact — from parks and libraries to roads, planning, customer service and support for vulnerable residents.

In the middle of yet another global crisis disrupting supply chains, this is our moment to secure NSW’s future – because when overseas supply chains fail, it’s local workers and communities who pay the price. Public money should back local industry - creating secure jobs, strengthening communities and building a more resilient NSW. A Jobs First Commission would make sure government spending backs NSW first - supporting workers, strengthening local businesses, and protecting our state in uncertain times. Sign the petition today to call on the NSW Government to establish a Jobs First Commission that will: 1. Invest in local manufacturing and expand NSW domestic capacity  2. Build stronger, more resilient supply chains to protect our state in times of uncertainty  3. Prioritise safe, secure, and well-paid jobs for NSW workers

Our workplace laws need to catch up to the reality we're living and working in 2026. If you support changes to protect our work from the damaging new aspects of AI and workplace surveillance, think long service leave should follow you and not your boss, and want those who can to be able to work from home, sign this pledge.

Hate doesn't deserve a big screen!  The One-Nation-endorsed 'A Super Progressive Movie' presents itself as an edgy satire whilst really trafficking in hate.  As the Australian Classification Board describes, "The entire film is full of crude humour, which trivialises the fight for equality and issues, including the rights of minority groups and those facing discrimination, including First Nations people, the LGBTQIA+ community, differently abled people, etc." Screenings previously scheduled at Parliament House have already been cancelled on the grounds that "events held at Australian Parliament House are accepted, among other requirements, of not being likely to cause offence to any part of the Australian community." Workers are entitled to a safe workplace. Hosting this film and the attendant rally of 700+ One Nation supporters will threaten that. Stand up for workers at Village Cinemas, patrons of Crown Casino and the entire affected community that Pauline Hanson's campaign of hate and division will target. Come out to the Refugee Action Collective's rally this Thursday at 5:30pm, Jeff's Shed on Clarendon St (opposite Crown Casino) 

This isn’t just policy—it’s people. At least 15 members, some with over 40 years of service, now face demotion or job loss. These are workers who have kept Brisbane running through thick and thin, many honoured with the Lord Mayor’s Award of Excellence. Council wants to turn desirable qualifications into mandatory requirements overnight. That’s not fair. It’s time to stand together and demand a fair transition that respects experience and safeguards wellbeing. By signing this petition, you demand a fair transition, genuine support, recognition of experience, and safeguards against punitive outcomes. Together, we can ensure Council values people—not just paperwork. Add your voice, sign now!

People from the Pacific Islands and Timor Leste that come to work in Australia on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme do not have access to Medicare. Instead they are required to pay for private health insurance arranged through their employer. Too often the complexity of using private health insurance or lack of support from their employer results in workers not getting the vital medical care they need.

In support of our petition, we observe that:  • ANU Council has the entire control and management of the University and is required to act in all matters concerning the ANU in the way it thinks will best promote the interests of the ANU;  • Staff, students and members of the community have reasonable and genuinely held concerns about the direction of our national university. Many of these concerns relate to the delivery of Renew ANU, which has been destructive and harmful to staff, students and the capacity of the University to perform its functions; and  • A range of issues relating to transparency, accountability, governance and leadership at the ANU have been widely reported, and have not been adequately addressed. These are a source of ongoing damage to the reputation and standing of our national university, which is now subject to an unprecedented investigation by TEQSA.  For these reasons we conclude it is reasonable, necessary and in the best interests of the ANU for ANU Council to fulfil its duties by immediately adopting the course of action proposed by this petition.

At its heart, this campaign is about ensuring that people with disabilities—some of the most vulnerable members of our community—continue to receive the care, safety, and support they need and deserve. Without sustainable funding and clear action from governments, thousands of Victorians risk losing access to essential, life-changing services. The current funding shortfall threatens to: • Slash wages for over 7,500 workers by more than a third • Significantly reduce the 5 main providers of group homes ability to operate approximately 580 group homes • Displace even more participants from their homes • Undermine quality and safety standards that have been built over decades This is not a distant issue—it’s a looming crisis that will affect families, workers, and participants alike if action isn’t taken urgently. Victoria’s disability support sector sets the benchmark for the nation in terms of: • Staff training • Career progression • Staffing ratios • Safety standards These are hard-won protections built through decades of union advocacy. Without continued investment and a proper funding model, these standards could be lost—taking the sector backwards. Disability support workers play a critical role in the lives of participants, yet they now face: • Massive wage cuts • Job losses • A devaluing of their profession By campaigning for fair wages and strong employment conditions, you're standing up for the workforce that holds this system together. This campaign is about demanding that: • The Federal Government fixes the broken NDIS pricing model • The State Government continues support until a long-term federal solution is in place • Both levels of government take responsibility for the sustainability of disability services It’s a call to put people over profits, and policy over politics. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and support. Your campaign represents the broader fight for: Equity in access to care • Fair treatment of workers • A compassionate, well-funded public service model This isn’t just a disability sector issue—it’s a community issue. When we unite, we win. By joining, people are not just supporting a cause—they’re becoming part of a powerful movement for justice, fairness, and sustainability in disability care.