New head of Australian trade union movement named after Sally McManus steps down
2 sources·Updated August 10, 2026
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- ABC Politics AU·14h ago'Generational change': Melissa Donnelly named as new ACTU boss
The 44-year-old inherits the trade union movement while it is enjoying a golden era of political influence, but also faces a long-term decline in membership and a fight for the rights of workers in the AI boom.
Read at ABC Politics AU → - Guardian Australia·14h agoNew head of Australian trade union movement named after Sally McManus steps down
Melissa Donnelly, the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, will replace the outgoing ACTU head Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Melissa Donnelly, the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, will take on the…
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