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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TAFE funding boost must be at heart of post-COVID-19 VET response
Restoration of the billions of dollars of funding cut from TAFE over the past decade must be at the heart of any Commonwealth response to the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector post-COVID-19. In his Press Club speech today Prime Minister Scott Morrison...
Morrison Govt should provide COVID-19 hygiene funding for all schools
Today’s announcement by the Morrison Government to deliver another $10 million special deal to private schools to improve COVID-19 hygiene measures ignores the urgent need to improve hygiene measures in public schools across the country. "It is extraordinary that the...
Community consistency and working together are key to safe and successful return to school
The Australian Education Union says the consistent application of health advice and the cooperation of parents, government and educators will see a safe and successful return to full school attendance. “The Department of Education and Tasmanian Government have...
Labor leader Anthony Albanese must deliver for public education
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese and Labor must resist any push to use the COVID-19 pandemic as a justification for abandoning its current progressive policy position on education. “Reports today that Labor is considering changing its policy on funding public...
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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
Wellbeing Fitness Challenge – Week 2
Tasmanian educators - it's Week 2, time again to give yourself a few minutes to participate in this important wellbeing activity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_N-fdz4So4 Download and complete the Wellbeing Fitness Challenge activity sheet here:...
Prominent Australians supporting public education
Public Education Day is a time to recognise the central role that public schools, preschools and TAFEs play in strengthening the social, economic and cultural fabric of our society. Our public education system is a cohesive community which works as one to create...
Support Staff/ESP eReporter – 19 May 2020
Click here for a printable version (pdf) of this newsletter. ESP Day 2020 How did your workplace celebrate or recognise Education Support Personnel (ESP) Day? ESPs deserve recognition every day, but ESP Day is a great opportunity to lift awareness of the role of ESPs...
Wellbeing Fitness Challenge – Week 1
Tasmanian educators - give yourself a few minutes to participate in this important wellbeing activity. This is week 1 of a wellbeing initiative from AEU Tasmania Branch. https://youtu.be/TqDpYyfeYOE Download and complete the Wellbeing Fitness Challenge activity...