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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AEU to meet with Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan about COVID-19 concerns
Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan will meet with the leadership of the Australian Education Union (AEU) on Tuesday 24th March 2020. The meeting is agreed following the concerns expressed by the AEU in a letter to the Prime Minister on Thursday 19th March, 2020....
Union says schools need clarity and support to combat COVID 19
The Tasmanian Government must urgently provide additional support and clear advice to schools trying to implement a range of social distancing and hygiene measures, some of which are impossible in a school setting, the AEU said today.
Union welcomes withdrawal of education cuts
The Australian Education Union today welcomed the Gutwein Government’s withdrawal of their planned $109 million of cuts to education. “It shouldn’t take widespread outrage from parents and educators and a global pandemic to stop a government slashing Tasmanian kids’...
Budget cuts advert launch – kids sing for school funding
The Australian Education Union is launching a new advert featuring the voices of Tasmanian students set to suffer from proposed education budget cuts.
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AEU Election Notice
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
AEU Tas eReporter News 17th February 2020
Click here to download printable pdf version Contents President’s Wrap Teachers Agreement implementation and working groups Employee Assistance for tough times Introducing Leeanne Clifford, Southern Organiser Ruby Clifford, stepping up as Membership Officer Steve...
Support Staff eReporter 14th February 2020
Reminder: with new timetables and new students to work with, it's time to check you are receiving the correct your entitlements! Please remember if you are undertaking toileting duties or medical procedures, unlike previous years, you must apply for this allowance...
Employers, not training, biggest barrier to hospitality and tourism employment
The AEU welcomes the Government’s decision to keep Drysdale School of Hospitality as a valuable part of TasTAFE. Drysdale has and does offer a unique experience to its students and industry. Drysdale’s employer and student satisfaction rates are high and the negative...
AEU Tas eReporter News 19th December 2019
Click here to download printable pdf version Contents President’s Wrap Christmas office closure Teachers and TAFE Agreement implementation New position? New colleague? Update details! Work with us: Member Advisory Officer Teachers Health Educators Declare – Climate...