Before the Crisafulli government delivered its second State Budget, the QTU asked it to consider some key asks aimed at improving the working conditions of state school teachers and school leaders and the learning environments of more than half a million state school students.
The QTU welcomed 37 newly elected Council Reps at its first meeting of the new term of State Council. New Educators Network representatives were also present as observers.
When people think about the Union's work, they often picture Organisers in schools, supporting members, leading campaigns, and advocating for improved conditions and outcomes. What is less visible, but no less essential, is the work carried out every day by our Country Administration Officers (CAOs).
In June, I was fortunate to travel to Weipa with QTU Vice-President Leah Olsson for the QTU’s annual Parkrun takeover as part of this year’s Labour Day celebrations.
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our QTU Safe to Teach – Safe to Learn members survey.
On Friday 29 May, QTU Workplace Representatives and school leaders came together at the QTU’s Milton office to complete training on working conditions and local consultative committees (LCCs).
The Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) pathway to arbitration reflects a structured and member-driven process beginning in 2024 and the decisions of State Council, which comprises elected representatives from across all branches and area councils.
Classified officers around the state know that the relocation system has been broken for many years now.
The Australian Education Union has welcomed the Albanese government’s Commonwealth Budget tax measures, which move towards fairness in the housing and tax system. However, it has expressed significant concerns about cuts to disability funding, including in schools.
Across Queensland, teachers and school leaders are speaking with one voice: safety in our schools is not negotiable!
All across Queensland, at school visits, branch meetings, and training events, QTU Organisers have been promoting the benefits and power that comes from having a health and safety representative (HSR) in your workplace.
In 2026, the theme for National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) was “All In”, calling on all of us to reflect on how we contribute to reconciliation in our workplaces and our communities.
National Public Education Day, a time to recognise the central role that state schools, preschools and TAFE institutes play in strengthening the social, economic, and cultural fabric of our society, took place on 28 May.
Enterprise bargaining is rarely a straight line. Even where the destination is clear, progress depends on preparation, shared purpose, and an understanding that delay carries consequences for members.
Being an activist is not easy. In fact, even calling myself an activist was not easy.
The Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) has a strong history of supporting new educators. Since the New Educators Network (NEN) began in 2012, more than 190 early-career teachers have taken part in the program and benefited from the opportunities it provides to learn, connect and grow.
When I first joined the Queensland Teachers’ Union, I didn’t think much about the decision. Like many early-career educators, to me it simply felt like part of being in the profession. Nearly ten years later, I’ve come to realise just how important that decision was.
These days, service in our state’s most remote communities is routine, a rite of passage that many teachers experience during their career. Many even consider it a life-changing privilege.
Around 120 teachers, teacher educators, academics, and education leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region convened in Bangkok from 30 March to 2 April for the Education International (EI) and UNESCO Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on Teachers - Elevate, Support and Invest in the Teaching Profession.
Should I be expected to plan lessons if I am on leave?
Changes to national child safety legislation are coming into effect — but what do they mean for you?
You may have heard that 1 July saw the introduction of payday super, which changes the way employers have to pay their employees’ super guarantee.
From standing at the whiteboard to moving between classes, being an educator keeps you on your feet. To help keep you moving (both in and out of the classroom), we spoke with Health Hub Brisbane (part of Teachers Health) physiotherapist Alex Young about how physio can help you feel your best this term.
Socialising is necessary as we age.
