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AWU backs PM’s pivot to more muscular policy to defend Australian industry

The Australian Workers’ Union has commended the Albanese Government for recognising that Australia needs to pivot to a more muscular and independent approach to industry support, in the wake of Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. 

Celebrating AWU Heroes: Autumn 2025

A huge thank you to Cylynn, John and Selwyn for your unwavering dedication to the AWU!

Message from the Acting SA Branch Secretary: Relief for members at Whyalla

Celebrating AWU Life Members: Autumn 2025

Congratulations to Jeff Buhler, John Boyd, James Phelan and Martin Hilton!

The Big Issue: Securing a Future Made in Australia

Can anything be done to save our struggling manufacturers before it’s too late?

Message from the National Secretary: Autumn 2025

The past 12 months have seen a significant upswing for our movement.

Dutton’s imitation reservation gaslights Australians

Peter Dutton grabbed headlines in his Budget reply speech by pledging to introduce a ‘gas reservation’ for Australia’s east coast. This proposal is not new (the AWU’s own history with it is detailed below). But what does a ‘gas reservation’ mean, and how would it work?

Budget shows only Labor gets Australia’s potential as a 21st century manufacturing powerhouse

The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) has strongly endorsed the Federal Budget handed down by the Albanese Labor Government.