AEU Tasmania
Quality Education for All
We are 6,000 principals, teachers and support staff who work in public schools, colleges and TAFE. We come together as the AEU Tasmania to fight for quality public education – because every child is worth it.
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PC Review favours profit above ensuring TAFE’s future
The Productivity Commission National Agreement for Skills and Workforce Development Review Interim Report into the future of skills and workforce development in Australia favours private providers, increasing contestability, student loans and vouchers and...
Failure to boost public education COVID funding ignores future economic stimulus
The Morrison Government’s Economic and Fiscal Update highlights its failure to provide a single dollar of additional support for public schools during the COVID-19 crisis, and ignores the potential economic stimulus that investing in public education would bring for...
National survey reveals budget-cut impact to TAFE
More than three-quarters of TAFE staff have considered leaving in the past three years, according to the results of a national survey released today. The Australian Education Union’s (AEU) 2020 State of our TAFEs survey, the first detailed snapshot of the sector for a...
TAFE funding boost must be central in Commonwealth’s VET response
The urgent restoration of the billions of dollars cut from TAFE funding must be central to the Morrison Government’s initial response to Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. Today’s Productivity Commission review into the VET sector recommended...
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AEU Election Notice
Insufficient Nominations Election
Nominations are called for:
Tasmanian Branch – General Division
– Federal Conference Delegates representing the General Division (1)
– Yalukit Yulendj (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee) (General Division) Member (1)
Click here for the full AEC Election Notice and Nomination Form.
Declaration of Election Results
Congratulations to the following successful candidates for AEU Tasmania Branch officer positions:
AEU Branch Deputy President – DoE Sector
David Genford
DoE Sector Council Delegate from North Western Region
Lisa Taylor
TAFE Division Branch Council Delegate
Cameron McKinnon
Support Staff Sector Council Delegates from Southern Region
Rebecca Greeves
Harriet King
Support Staff Sector Council Delegates from North Western Region
Tanya Adams
Liam Grossmith
Click the following links for full results:
- Casual Vacancy Election – AEU Branch Deputy President – DOE Sector
Casual Vacancy Election – Various offices
Free Legal Advice for AEU Members
We have formed a partnership with leading Tasmanian law firm, Ogilvie Jennings, to offer AEU members limited free legal advice in the form of an initial appointment on work or non-work related matters.
To make an appointment call the AEU on 1800 001 313 or email us on the form below. This offer of free legal advice is in addition to the high-level advice and support that the AEU continues to provide members on work-related issues.
Member Benefits
If you’re an AEU member you can enjoy savings on everything from getting married to buying a house. Then there are benefits of being part of Tasmania’s largest education union that we don’t think you can put a price on. These include a sense of belonging, camaraderie, protection and the opportunity to work together to make a positive difference for public education and TAFE. Which ever way you look at it – it pays to belong!
Member Support Centre
The AEU offers a range of services and support for its members through its network of Industrial Officers, workplace Representatives (Reps), Organisers and the AEU Membership Team.
If you’re having an issue at work, your first port of call should be to your Workplace Rep. If they are unable to help you, they will refer you to our central office where the Internal Organiser will assess your query, provide advice or refer you to an appropriate officer.
Hours: 8.30am-5pm, Monday-Friday
P: 03 6234 9500
Toll free: 1800 001 313
E: support@aeutas.org.au
Membership Services
Our Membership team can help you with questions about your AEU membership such as subscription renewals.
It’s also important that you keep us up to date about your personal and professional information such as contact details and hours of work.
Contact the membership team om 1800 001 313 or email membership@aeutas.org.au
Recent News
Tax Time
It's that time of year again. Your AEU membership and active campaigning has delivered pay rises and improved conditions - PLUS your member contributions are tax deductible! AEU members will receive their tax statements by email. Below are some handy resources to...
AEU Tas eReporter News 2nd July 2020
Click here to download printable pdf version Contents President’s Wrap Instructional load New staff introductions Australian Teacher Aide (Assistant) of the Year Awards 2020 EBA Working Groups – back on! TasTAFE Member Working Groups Improving incentives for isolated...
Support School Staff Eligible For TSSA TOIL
From DoE Industrial Relations: As part of the negotiations for the Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019, a new provision has been included in the Tasmanian State Service Award (TSSA) which provides for paid Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for school support staff who...
Instructional Load for Primary Teachers – Term 3 2020 (DoE Principal Matters)
From DoE Principal Matters 24 June 2020: A key provision of the Teachers Agreement 2019 is the new maximum instructional load per fortnight for Primary Teachers. This is made possible by the provision of additional specialist teaching time for primary students. The...