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: 3 Sep 2025

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

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3 SEPTEMBER 2025

Thomas Mayo rejects NT Government’s planned roll out of pepper spray to security guards

Published: 30 Aug 2025

Published: 28 Jul 2025

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

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29 JULY 2025

Indigenous wharfies and seafarers of the world call for peace at MUA Conference

A world first International First Nations maritime workers conference was held in Sydney last week. Participating in the unapologetically political gathering were First Nations representatives from across Australia, the Pacific and the Americas.

Published: 20 May 2025

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20 MAY 2025

First Nations' land rights extinguished by Court in favour of multinational’s right to mine gas: Unions vow to back fight ‘whatever the cost’

Published: 19 May 2025

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20 MAY 2025

First Nations' land rights extinguished by Court in favour of multinational’s right to mine gas: Unions vow to back bight ‘whatever the cost’

Published: 30 Oct 2024

Published: 25 Oct 2024

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Gomeroi Traditional Owners, unions and crossbench MPs unite against Santos’ Narrabri Gas Project

25 October 2024

Published: 8 Feb 2024

Published: 5 Oct 2023