First Nations

The MUA has a long history of strong activism in support of the rights of First Nations peoples.

To contact the Committee:

Thomas Mayor

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Coordinator

0437 650 221

thomas.mayor@mua.org.au

Published: 23 Mar 2020

During this current COVID-19 health crisis we have brought together the following information for members.
What is Coronavirus
Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
The Maritime Union of Australia has made the following demands on governments and employers during this global health crisis.

Published: 28 Jun 2023

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
SOUTH AUSTRALIA BRANCH

STATEMENT

Port Adelaide trade unions condemn extremist action in Port Adelaide

28 JUNE 2023

Published: 8 Jun 2023

THOMAS MAYO

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS OFFICER

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

MEDIA RELEASE

Published: 11 May 2023

Published: 26 Apr 2023

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
VICTORIA BRANCH

THOMAS MAYO
MUA NATIONAL INDIGENOUS OFFICER

DAVID BALL
DEPUTY BRANCH SECRETARY, VICTORIA

MEDIA RELEASE

Thomas Mayo to address MUA Victorian Branch members about Voice to Parliament

26 APRIL 2023

Published: 18 Apr 2023

Published: 10 Nov 2022

Published: 7 Nov 2022

Huge union delegation supports Gomeroi rights against Santos's First Nations and environmental destruction.

Published: 30 Aug 2022

The 21st Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture – 26 August 2022

Thomas Mayor

Walking on our land our way – The momentum towards a constitutional right to be heard

Acknowledgements

Firstly, I acknowledge and pay my respects to Gurindji people, your Country and Elders, and I thank the Gurindji Board and your community for trusting me to deliver this lecture in honour of a very special man, Vincent Lingiari.

Published: 29 Aug 2022

THOMAS MAYOR

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS OFFICER

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA