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.

The Savannahlander isn’t just a train — it’s a lifeline. Its loss would be a blow to Queensland's Outback Tourism, wiping out one of the last remaining outback rail experiences of its kind. Communities along the route rely on this service to bring in visitors, support local jobs, and keep small businesses alive. For tourists, it’s a chance to see a side of Australia you can’t reach any other way. By joining this campaign, you’re helping protect a unique piece of Queensland’s history, regional livelihoods, and an unforgettable experience that should remain open to everyone — not just history books.

Background The Western Bulldogs AFL Club (yep, the club) put forward a resolution at the 17 June Maribyrnong Council meeting requesting that the Council remove the requirement for the early learning provider to be a not-for-profit organisation, and to extend lease period to 10 years (up from 5).  In a nutshell, council voted in support of this, with a 28 day consultation period. This means that a commercial for-profit provider could soon be running this centre - for a whole decade - before we can have a say in changing it. What’s the issue? • The current provider now needs to compete against for-profit companies to manage the centre, which may prioritise profit over the best interests of our community, children, and education staff. • This new lease agreement will effectively remove a council owned asset from community control and place it in the hands of two corporations. • Long term impacts on accessibility for children in the surrounding neighbourhood to long daycare and Kindergarten as the waitlists will no longer be managed through council, which has criteria to protect inclusivity and access.  • Disruption to continuity of care for the children at the centre, who have established deep relationships with the experienced educators at Bulldogs CCC. A change in provider is likely to displace employment for existing staff.  Why should people care?  Bulldogs Community Children’s Centre is more than just a childcare service—it is a valued part of our community. It is a community asset that should remain in the ownership of the community. Western Bulldogs need to reinforce their commitment to Footscray and not put profits over local families. 

While operated by the for-profit company Healthscope, Northern Beaches Hospital has been plagued by persistent complaints. Staff, patients, and families report chronic understaffing, poor patient outcomes and a culture that puts profits before patients.  Public ownership would restore accountability, improve staffing levels and working conditions and ensure safety for patients and workers alike.  Unions campaigned alongside NSW Labor in opposition to oppose the privatisation of these essential health services. Now it’s time for the Labor Government to honour their commitment and return the hospital to public hands where it belongs.  Add your name today to demand a healthcare system that puts people before profit.  

The Premier cannot say Victoria is the ‘education state’ and promise parents fee-free 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten without the workforce to deliver it – and that can’t happen without investing in decent wages and working conditions. Delivering for teachers and educators who work in Victoria’s kindergartens means delivering for the children they educate. Everyone knows that for children to succeed at school they require access to high-quality kinder delivered by teachers and educators that are supported, respected and valued. Children benefit the most when their early childhood teachers and educators are well supported, paid a decent wage, and want a long term career in early childhood education.  Supporting the teachers and educators who work in Victoria’s kindergartens will benefit children, who will be ready to start school; and parents, who will know their child is getting the best start to their education.  - Tracey Webb, Early Childhood Educator and AEU Member

Public psychologists provide specialist assessment and treatment to people across the lifespan. We are essential for: 1. learning assessments, determining special school placements, behavioural consultancy, and mental health support in schools 2. developmental and autism diagnostic assessments in hospitals 3. mental health assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and older persons in hospital and the community 4. psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment in hospitals and community settings, for physical health and rehabilitation. 5. child protection and forensic assessments for children and young people where there is suspected abuse and/or neglect 6. forensic assessments in juvenile justice and adult corrections  7. psychological support for perinatal, infant, and child and youth community health  Imagine not having psychologists in the SA public sector to meet these critical needs!  South Australians don't deserve to miss out on specialist care. Instead, they are being forced to go without or to access psychological assessment or treatment from the private sector which we know is unaffordable for many.   Without our vital psychological services in the public sector, there will be even more pressure on the health, education, and child protection systems, and it places vulnerable children, adults, and families at further risk. There will be more children on wait lists for diagnostic assessments while missing out on important early intervention, and vulnerable adults will not have the care at the time they need it and fall into acute mental health crisis. SA cannot afford to increase ramping pressure or allow our children to fall behind.    SA psychologists feel privileged and honoured to serve the public; but now we ask for your assistance and support to keep our workforce strong and thriving so that we can continue to help you in the future.  Join the campaign. Sign the petition and let the SA Government know that you want them to respect psychologists and save public psychology. 

The Tolosa Street Adult Mental Health Service facility provides a crucial service to the community by assisting Tasmanians with mental health conditions to build independent living skills and focus on their recovery, employing a range of health professionals including respite support workers, nurses, cleaners and social workers.

The university is undergoing a restructure, including significant cuts, that is opposed by the LTSU and is introducing another student body to weaken the union’s ability to oppose this. Elected representatives from “another student organisation” within the last two years are ineligible for a position on the new Student Council, preventing those who have already been elected by the student body to the LTSU or LTSA from running. Additionally, the Election Regulations allow the university to “remove candidates from the election process at any time at their own discretion”. The regulations also allow the university to “share information about individual candidates on the University website and/or social media”, purportedly to promote the election. Both of these policies could allow the university to influence the results of the election and have an influence in how the Student Council runs.  We, the undersigned, call on the university to cancel the formation of the Student Council as an attack on the LTSU and independent student organisation.

We need the Geelong and Bellarine community to send a strong message to Councillors, their representatives, that quality Council run aged care services matter! 

With a growing population and out-of-control hospital wait times, Queenslanders need better health services now. Delaying our hospital expansion program is a major betrayal by David Crisafulli’s LNP government, which was elected after promising no cuts to health and to deliver projects on time. These hospital projects are currently being built by local workers employed by reputable Queensland construction firms.   But the LNP want to delay the build so they can bring in southern subcontractors to do it on the cheap. This uncertainty is killing productivity on projects that should be well underway. Queensland construction workers are calling on the Crisafulli LNP government to commit to funding the hospital expansion program. ““The LNP must stop playing politics with our hospitals. Get out of the way and let us build. Redcliffe is my hometown, and the whole Moreton Bay community needs this hospital.” Damo, Redcliffe Hospital expansion project.” “"FNQ is in desperate need of upgraded health services. Our hospitals are at capacity. We need buildings, not politics." Jared, Cairns construction worker” ““Our health system is in crisis. I pulled a sciatic nerve about a month ago and I sat in the waiting room in a wheelchair for over 7 hours.” Lance, Townsville University Hospital expansion project.” ““Toowoomba Hospital currently is held together with zip ties and sticky tape. My partner works in that hospital as a nurse, we’re about to birth our child in that hospital, and it’s not up to scratch.” Matty, new Toowoomba Hospital project.” ““The Olympics is not that important. Hospitals are important. Townsville is supposed to be the capital of North Queensland but we’re not feeling the love from the government.” Jodie, Townsville University Hospital expansion project.” ““All my family are here, and our elders are at the age where they’re in desperate need of special treatment. This hospital is really important to my family and the local community.” Rodney, Mackay Hospital expansion project.” It’s not too late. Sign our petition to help us build these hospitals for our communities. 

The Safe Haven Cafe offers a vital alternative to emergency department visits for people experiencing non-urgent mental health issues. It's led by LLEW (Lived & Living Experience Workers), providing compassionate, peer-based support that is accessible and non-judgmental. With the growing crises in housing, cost of living, and social isolation, the need for services like the Safe Haven Cafe has never been more urgent. Closing this service directly impacts those who are already marginalised and struggling to access mental health care. The lack of affordable and accessible options—due to long wait times and high costs—leaves many people without support when they need it most. This closure would be a failure of St Vincent's commitment to its own values of compassion, justice, and person-centred care. We cannot afford to lose this service. Stand with us to protect mental health services in our community!

Temporary migrant workers are not eligible for the Fair Entitlements Guarantee.    This exclusion creates a two-tier workforce, where migrant workers are left with nothing while others are protected. It rewards dodgy employers who exploit migrant labour, shut down their businesses, and walk away without paying what’s owed. 🚨 If we don’t act now, this will only get worse. When employers get away with underpaying or abandoning workers, it drags down wages and conditions for everyone. This isn’t just a migrant worker issue—it’s a union issue, a worker issue, and a fairness issue. 📢 Sign the petition today and stand in solidarity with migrant workers! 🔗 Read our Policy Brief “Expanding the Fair Entitlements Guarantee” here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gavguU8XBs0