Australia news live: Anthony Albanese praises Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil as ‘giants’ as they step down from ACTU
Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil, the leaders of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, have announced their surprise resignations after eight years. The pair, who formed the first all-female leadership team in the organization's history, were instrumental in advancing significant workplace reforms under the Albanese government.
Why it matters
Their departure marks a major leadership transition for Australia's labor movement, which is currently pivoting its political focus toward One Nation as a primary challenger.
The leadership of the trade union movement is set for a major shakeup after the secretary and president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions announced their surprise departures.
The ACTU’s secretary, Sally McManus , and president, Michele O’Neil , revealed on Monday night they would be stepping down after eight years together.
The first all-female leadership team in the ACTU’s 99-year history, the influential pair have played a major role in shaping the Albanese government’s workplace agenda.
They successfully campaigned for the right to disconnect law, same job, same pay protections, wage theft criminalisation and ensuring minimum pay, insurance and safety standards for gig economy workers.
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