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: 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

Published: 4 Aug 2022

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day celebrations

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is a time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities to celebrate the strength and culture of our children.

Published: 28 Jun 2022

THOMAS MAYOR

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS OFFICER

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

Published: 9 Jun 2022

Yasmin Catley MP

Member for Swansea

NSW Parliament

7 June 2022

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Maritime Union of Australia, the great MUA.

The MUA had its beginnings on the waterfront in Melbourne in 1872 with the first seamen's union, which became the Federated Seamen's Union of Australasia two years later.

Published: 28 Apr 2022

Published: 28 Mar 2022

THOMAS MAYOR
MARITIME UNION AUSTRALIA – NATIONAL INDIGENOUS OFFICER

PAUL KEATING
MARITIME UNION AUSTRALIA – SYDNEY BRANCH SECRETARY

28 MARCH 2022

MARITIME UNION JOINS IN SOLIDARITY WITH GOMEROI PEOPLE TO OPPOSE PILLIGA CSG