Maritime Union of Australia
Resource Centre The Lobby
The Canberra Political Resource Centre was established in September 2005 and was officially opened by the Leader of the Opposition Kim Beazley in September 2006.
The Centre has three principal functions performed under the direction of the National Secretary:
Lobbying of state and federal governments, ministers, politicians of all parties and government officials on MUA and wider trade union policy.
Policy Development & Research for submissions, inquiries and union
Communications Keeping national officials informed on developments in the Australian and global maritime industries.
Contact the Resource Centre
PO BOX 426
Suite 1, Level 2
Dickson Chambers
Dickson Place
DICKSON ACT 2602
Ph 02 6230 0768
MUA RULES
National Office 5 Jan 2012
Please find MUA Rules attached as a downloadable PDF document.
Download PDFMUA and Climate Change
Rod Pickette 2 Nov 2011
The attached presentation outlines the current state of play and issues with climate change, and the MUA's concerns and responses.
This presentation was prepared for Council in October 2011.
Download PDFWorking Safe: Waterfront Safety Campaign | Flyer Oct 2011
COMMUNICATIONS UNIT 5 Oct 2011
Please find attached the latest flyer edition of 'Working Safe: Waterfront Safety Campaign'.
This issue discusses the National Stevedoring Code of Practice. You can download or print the flyer for your own information or for workplace distribution.
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Letter to Seafarers - Shipping Reform
Paddy Crumlin 5 Oct 2011
Attached is the letter and information pack regarding Shipping Reform sent from the National Secretary, Paddy Crumlin, to all seafaring members.
Download PDFPort Update Report Issue No.9 December 2010
Paddy Crumlin 16 Dec 2010
The 9th Ports Update Report is available by clicking here
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Seafarers Conference Booklet
MUA National Office 22 Nov 2011
This booklet is an information pack for members, produced for the National Seafarers Conference in Nov 2011.
Download PDFRule Change Notification
15 Oct 2010
Regulation 126(1)(b) of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Regulations 2009 proscribes that any notice to alter the Rules must be advised on the union's website.
The MUA filed a notice to alter its Rules with FWA on 14 October 2010. The Notice and Particulars of the Rule Changes are identical with those presented to the last Special meetings of the union held in 2009.
Port Update Report Issue No.8 August 2010
Paddy Crumlin 5 Oct 2010
The 8th Ports Update Report is available by clicking here
Download PDFMUA Shipping Policy Proposal
Paddy Crumlin 18 Aug 2010
In April 2010, the MUA published a comprehensive package of policy proposal for reform of Australian shipping policy and regulation. This MUA policy proposal document has formed the basis for lobbying of Government over the perod from April 2010. A full text of the proposal can be viewed by clicking here
Download PDFSubmission to the Senate Standing Committee on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Paddy Crumlin 18 Aug 2010
On 6 Auust 2010 the Union lodged a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Inquiry into Industry Skills Councils. The Union submission strongly defends the role and development of Industry Skills Councils and the Transport Logistics Skills Councils in particular.
Download PDFPorts Update Report No.7 July 2010
Paddy Crumlin 19 Jul 2010
The 7th Ports Update Report is available by clicking here
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