The QTU priorities are developed each year with the input of QTU Executive. It is my view that it is important that your Union is campaigning and delivering on priorities that are established with the input of members in schools and TAFE.
Delegates heard that the QTU was preparing an Education Brief, to be provided to John Paul Langbroek, the new Minister for Education and the Arts. The brief was also being sent to the new Treasurer, David Janetski, and the new Premier, David Crisafulli.
The QTU family was devastated at the news of the passing of former QTU Publications Officer Brett Young, shortly after his 60th birthday, after a valiant battle with cancer.
In Term 4, the QTU distributed a survey to members covered under a memorandum of agreement (MOA).
Early in 2024, I was with QTU Vice-President Leah Olsson preparing for a meeting with the Department of Education. During the preparation and collaboration, and some laughs, it became evident that Leah had an unusual lump in her breast.
As Vice-President of the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) and Chair of the Union’s Women Teachers and Girls Education Committee (WTGEC), I am able to contribute to meaningful initiatives that advance gender equality both locally and globally.
With the 2024 State Election seeing the Liberal National Party elected led by new premier, David Crisafulli, the QTU has been working hard on members’ behalf to ensure that the new government understands the issues facing QTU members in their work in schools and TAFE.
Mackay teachers and school leaders have succeeded in having their school added to the Housing Incentive Scheme, a huge win in their campaign against teacher shortages.
Over the past 12 months, the QTU and Department of Education (DoE) have been negotiating the working and learning conditions of the Queensland Virtual Academy (QVA).
2024 saw significant challenges come our way in state education. Issues you all know well: occupational violence and aggression, the teacher shortage crisis, workload, respect for the profession and the fight for federal funding.
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In 2024, the setting professional goals (SPG) process was released to replace the annual performance review (APR) process in 2025.
As you begin or continue tenancy in teacher housing, it is important to be mindful of your rights, responsibilities, and where you can find information and support.
After a series of formal requests to the Director-General, the QTU met with the Department of Education on 12 December to discuss the department’s housing review.
Welcome to all of the new and beginning teachers joining our profession this year. To help you get started, here is some information and a few tips.
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From every corner of the nation, women from all education sectors united to share their stories, ignite crucial conversations, and chart a path toward a more inclusive and empowered future for women.
How much playground duty should a full-time teacher do each week? Are you receiving your correct non-contact time? Making up lost non-contact time
The Queensland Teachers’ Education Centre has released its Semester 1 schedule for industrial training courses. There are courses offered in major centres across the state, as well as online.
