Superannuation to be paid on parental leave from 2025
Parents accessing government-funded paid parental leave will start receiving superannuation contributions on their payments from July 2025.
top of page
Latest News
Find our media releases, statements, editorials, and more
Jul 16
Fundraiser Trivia Night for Women's Committee a success
The annual Hunter Workers Women’s Committee fundraiser, the largest fundraising event for the committee of the year, raised more than $2500.
Aug 1, 2023
10 days domestic violence leave now available to all employees
All full-time, part-time, and casual employees now have the right to access 10 days paid family and domestic leave, as of Tuesday, August 1.
Oct 27, 2022
Women in the Hunter paid 40% less than men, says WGEA
Women in the Hunter region are being paid up to $60,000 a year less on average to men, according to new research from WGEA.
Jul 28, 2022
Unions win fight for 10 days paid domestic violence leave
The Albanese government has introduced legislation that will award 11 million workers the right to 10 days paid domestic violence leave.
Dec 9, 2021
Hunter Workers Rally for “5 Cents a Day” Paid DV Leave
This Friday, 10th December, 12 pm, Hunter Workers will be holding a rally at Civic Park calling for 10 days paid family and domestic...
Nov 25, 2021
Hunter Workers calling for 10 days paid domestic violence leave
Hunter Workers are calling on the Morrison government to support at least 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave for all workers.
Jul 15, 2021
How the story of "Women of Steel" is still relevant today
The issues raised and fought by women in the 80s aren't all relics of the past.
bottom of page