Futures Network meeting: 24 July 2025
Unions have delivered major breakthroughs under new bargaining laws, including:
The first single-interest agreement in the community sector
The first supported bargaining authorisation that was opposed by employers
The first single-interest agreement finalised in the public sector
Attendees heard directly from some of the people behind these wins:
Patrick Stephenson, Senior Industrial Officer, HACSU Victoria
James McWhinney, Lead Organiser, HACSU Victoria
Tim Sullivan, Organiser, ASU Services and Authorities Victoria Branch
Keely Tobin, Senior Industrial Officer, ACTU
They shared how these new streams are reshaping what’s possible in bargaining.
This was recorded at the Futures Network meeting held via zoom on 24 July 2025.
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