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How to Renew AHPRA Registration 2026

11 May 2026

EBA Updates Around the Country

11 May 2026

SETTLEMENT WORTH $47,300!

11 May 2026

FORCED TO DRIVE FOR FREE: TRAVEL PAY REINSTATED AFTER CONTRACT DISPUTE

11 May 2026

Major Bargaining Updates for Australian Teachers

10 May 2026

Fact or Fiction: Teachers are Overpaid, Underworked, and Over-holidayed.

10 May 2026

Data Breach Sparks Big Concern for Teachers

10 May 2026

Burnout Isn’t a Resilience Problem. It’s a Workload Design Problem.

20 April 2026

Still on the Table: What TPAA Is Fighting for in Current EBA Negotiations

20 April 2026

Riverlands Nurses Sound Alarm on Safety Risks

15 April 2026

Momentum That Starts With Members

15 April 2026

Reproductive Health Leave: It's Not a Perk, It's Overdue!

14 April 2026

Australia’s Biggest Nursing Giveaway

10 March 2026

We love our nurses and midwives. You work so hard to keep our healthcare systems running and we’re proud to support you in every way we can.…

Real Change at Woodford

10 March 2026

How to Fix a Broken Education System

9 March 2026

It’s not lions, tigers, and bears, but the yellow brick road is paved with woes. From the nation-wide teacher shortage to student behaviour …

Bargaining Changes the Game. Let’s Go!

9 March 2026

TPAA is in your corner and ready to fight for what’s right. We want to bargain for you. So can you please appoint us? We’re ready to spring …

Teaching Gen TikTok

9 March 2026

Teachers are observing a universal phenomenon: students have shorter attention spans than ever before. And it makes sense. Students have gro…

How Gladstone Hospital Was Forced to Act

9 March 2026

Hospital conditions erode slowly over time. Problems creep up. Warnings are ignored. Situations worsen until someone decides to speak up. Th…

Enterprise Bargaining Wins: Real Progress for Real Members

9 March 2026

Nurses carry huge responsibilities. Every shift brings complex cases, tough decisions, and expert level empathy. Nursing is a hard job too o…

2025 in Review - Members Matter

10 February 2026

As Australia’s fastest-growing union, Red Union offers outstanding support and rapid response services. With our dedicated 24/7 member hotli…

2025 in Review - Members Matter

10 February 2026

As Australia’s fastest-growing union, Red Union offers outstanding support and rapid response services. With our dedicated 24/7 member hotli…

Redcast: NPAQ Success

2 December 2025

Welcome to the Episode 6 of the Red Union's Podcast "REDCAST".

Your Right to Vote in EB12 - September Update

16 September 2025

The Queensland Government and QNMU have recently reached a pay agreement. While the QNMU members have accepted this deal, it's important to …

The case of Dr Jereth Kok: a profession under attack

15 September 2025

Published in The Spectator Australia 13/09/2025

MEDIA RELEASE: Political Treaty Has No Place in Victorian Schools

10 September 2025

Access the PDF version here. 9 September 2025

Why Choice Between Unions Actually Benefits Nurses & Midwives: The Evidence That Changes Everything

10 September 2025

When critics attack the NPAA for "diluting union power," they're defending a broken monopoly system that's failing Australian nurses & m…

Letter to CEO of AHPRA: Critical Failures in AHPRA’s Registration Portal

9 September 2025

1 September 2025 Dr Justin Untersteiner Chief Executive Officer Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Via Email Only: jus…

AMPS StateMENT on 2025 renewals process

9 September 2025

27/08/2025 Download the PDF

Unchecked power of AHPRA and the state - The Spectator Australia

9 September 2025

Published in The Spectator Australia 12/08/2025

Conservative teachers demand an end to gender ideology in schools

14 July 2025

Read the full article at The Spectator Australia.

Letter to QLD premier: Dr Jillian Spencer Must Be Reinstated, Act Now on Transgender Ideology

14 July 2025

Download the PDF version of the letter here.

Case Win: NPAA Secures $10,800 for Member Bullied Over Safety Concerns

25 June 2025

Standing Up for Nurses, Even When Management Won’t A newly employed NPAA member began their role at a health service full of passion but was…

Follow the Money - Commercial interests influence global health policy

25 June 2025

AMPS PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 24/06/2026 Follow the Money - Commercial interests influence global health policy

Standing Up for Clinical Integrity: NPAA Supports AMPS Letter on Dr Jillian Spencer

17 June 2025

The Nurses' Professional Association of Australia (NPAA) stands with our sister association the Australian Medical Professionals Society (AM…

ATAGI Revises COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations for Children and Adolescents

15 June 2025

AMPS PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Subject: Urgent Update: ATAGI Revises COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations for Children and Adolesc…

Suspension of Dr Jillian Spencer, Clinical Suppression, and the Politicisation of Medicine in Queensland Health

15 June 2025

EB12: You Have a Right to Vote. You Will Be Covered. Don’t Believe the Lies.

13 June 2025

Nurses and midwives across Queensland Health are being lied to. Ballot materials are sent to every Qld Health nurse and midwife, regardless …

CODE BLACKOUT: Victoria’s Hospital Crisis Has Gone Too Far

27 May 2025

Every nurse and midwife in Victoria knows what it means to finish a shift with your heart racing — not because of patient care, but because …

CODE BLACKOUT: When Violence Becomes Routine, Silence Is Not an Option

27 May 2025

Queensland hospitals are in crisis — not just from underfunding or overcrowding, but from violence. Real, escalating, often brutal violence.…

Protected Industrial Action / QNMU Strikes Information

8 May 2025

While NPAA and NPAQ also wish to promote the claims and take part in bargaining, they have been prevented from doing so due to amendments to…

“No Say. No Seat. No Way.” – Why Queensland Nurses Vote NO on the EB12 Deal

28 April 2025

The current EB12 proposal from Queensland Health isn’t just a low-ball offer—it’s a breaking point. It challenges the limits of how much nur…

Free Union Membership for Teachers: How Your Referrals Can Pay Your Dues

15 April 2025

Free Union Membership? Yes Please!

Easter & Anzac Day – Nurse Pay Guide 2025 - WA

14 April 2025

Easter & Anzac Day

Easter & Anzac Day – Nurse Pay Guide 2025 - SA

14 April 2025

Easter & Anzac Day

Easter & Anzac Day – Nurse Pay Guide 2025 - VIC & TAS

14 April 2025

Easter & Anzac Day

Easter & Anzac Day – Nurse Pay Guide 2025 - QLD & NT

14 April 2025

Easter & Anzac Day

Easter & Anzac Day – Nurse Pay Guide 2025 - NSW & ACT

14 April 2025

Easter & Anzac Day

Fighting for Nurses’ Right to Choose – Our QIRC Application is In!

21 March 2025

Yesterday, the Nurses’ Professional Association of Queensland (NPAQ) and Queensland Nurses for Choice in Health (QNCH) took a critical step …

Media Release: Nurses Fight For Freedom of Choice Against Union Monopoly

21 March 2025

For Immediate Release: March 18, 2025 NURSES FIGHT FOR FREEDOM OF CHOICE AGAINST UNION MONOPOLY The Queensland Nurses for Choice and Health …

The pandemic’s exposé

20 March 2025

Moral cowardice, medical betrayal, and the slide toward tyranny

Individuals and crowds

13 March 2025

Beware the creation of a mass narrative

Cyclone Alfred & Flooding

6 March 2025

We want to ensure you understand your workplace rights and entitlements during this challenging time.

Case Win: NPAA Secures Fair Pay for Overworked Healthcare Legal Professional

5 March 2025

A legal professional with extensive experience started at a new workplace, initially classified at a lower level despite managing a workload…

Cyclone Alfred & Flooding

5 March 2025

We want to ensure you understand your workplace rights and entitlements during this challenging time.

Public Sector Reform: A Conversation with Graeme Haycroft

14 February 2025

Listen to the full interview from 4BC Drive:

Breaking the Monopoly: QNCH Fighting for Nurses' Right to Choose with NPAQ Support

12 February 2025

Queensland Nurses for Choice and Health (QNCH) with NPAQ support is gearing up to imminently apply for registration with the QIRC to fight t…

Bad faith peer review in medicine

21 January 2025

The hidden threat that impacts everyone

AHPRA and the Medical Board’s reign of terror

6 January 2025

How regulatory capture endangers public health.

The misdeeds of AHPRA: high time to reform or repeal

6 January 2025

AMPS Branch Secretary, Dr Niro Sivathasan, writes in the spectator about AHPRA's increased bureaucratic function and the self-appointed remi…

Case Win: Notice Period Dispute

25 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Jacob, a member of the NPAA South Australia branch made the decision to resign from his position providing…

Case Win: Notice Period Dispute

25 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Jacob, a member of the NPAA South Australia branch made the decision to resign from his position providing…

Case Win: Notice Period Dispute

25 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Jacob, a member of the NPAA South Australia branch made the decision to resign from his position providing…

Case Win: Notice Period Dispute

25 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Jacob, a member of the NPAA South Australia branch made the decision to resign from his position providing…

Case Win: Notice Period Dispute

25 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Jacob, a member of the NPAA South Australia branch made the decision to resign from his position providing…

Case Win: AHPRA Registration Restrictions

18 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Sarah, a member of the NPAA Victoria branch attended a rally where she spoke about her health in the midst…

Case Win: AHPRA Registration Restrictions

18 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Sarah, a member of the NPAA Victoria branch attended a rally where she spoke about her health in the midst…

Case Win: AHPRA Registration Restrictions

18 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Sarah, a member of the NPAA Victoria branch attended a rally where she spoke about her health in the midst…

Case Win: AHPRA Registration Restrictions

18 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Sarah, a member of the NPAA Victoria branch attended a rally where she spoke about her health in the midst…

Case Win: AHPRA Registration Restrictions

18 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Sarah, a member of the NPAA Victoria branch attended a rally where she spoke about her health in the midst…

Case Win: Misconduct Allegations in Nursing

11 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Allegations of misconduct can cast a shadow over a professional's career and reputation.

Case Win: Misconduct Allegations in Nursing

11 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Allegations of misconduct can cast a shadow over a professional's career and reputation.

Case Win: Misconduct Allegations in Nursing

11 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Allegations of misconduct can cast a shadow over a professional's career and reputation.

Case Win: Misconduct Allegations in Nursing

11 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Allegations of misconduct can cast a shadow over a professional's career and reputation.

AMPS lodges protests about AHPRA investigations after doctor suicides

5 December 2024

The Courier Mail has published an in-depth article highlighting our survey findings and the serious concerns we have raised about AHPRA's co…

Case Win: AHPRA Allegations in Nursing

4 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Receiving a notification from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) regarding condu…

Case Win: AHPRA Allegations in Nursing

4 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Receiving a notification from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) regarding condu…

Case Win: AHPRA Allegations in Nursing

4 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Receiving a notification from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) regarding condu…

Case Win: AHPRA Allegations in Nursing

4 December 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Receiving a notification from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) regarding condu…

Understanding And Working With Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd)

28 November 2024

Understanding And Working With Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) In today's diverse educational landscape, creating inclusive lea…

Students And Digital Technologies - Edtech And The Way Forward

28 November 2024

Students And Digital Technologies - Edtech And The Way Forward The Power in Our Pockets In an era where smartphones possess more computing p…

How Students Best Learn

28 November 2024

As educators, we constantly strive to find the most effective ways to help our students learn. The debate around optimal learning methods ha…

Case Win: Misconduct Allegations

27 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Susan, a member of the NPAA South Australia branch, faced termination from her position due to allegations…

Case Win: Misconduct Allegations

27 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Susan, a member of the NPAA South Australia branch, faced termination from her position due to allegations…

Case Win: Misconduct Allegations

27 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Susan, a member of the NPAA South Australia branch, faced termination from her position due to allegations…

Case Win: Misconduct Allegations

27 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Susan, a member of the NPAA South Australia branch, faced termination from her position due to allegations…

Case Win: Safety Complaints in Nursing

20 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Safety complaints in nursing often arise from genuine concerns about patient care, professional standards,…

Case Win: Safety Complaints in Nursing

20 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Safety complaints in nursing often arise from genuine concerns about patient care, professional standards,…

Case Win: Safety Complaints in Nursing

20 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Safety complaints in nursing often arise from genuine concerns about patient care, professional standards,…

Case Win: Safety Complaints in Nursing

20 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Safety complaints in nursing often arise from genuine concerns about patient care, professional standards,…

Case Win: Workplace Allegations

13 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Loretta, a member of the NPAA Queensland branch, found herself facing allegations from her workplace.

Case Win: Workplace Allegations

13 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Loretta, a member of the NPAA Queensland branch, found herself facing allegations from her workplace.

Case Win: Workplace Allegations

13 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Loretta, a member of the NPAA Queensland branch, found herself facing allegations from her workplace.

Case Win: Workplace Allegations

13 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Loretta, a member of the NPAA Queensland branch, found herself facing allegations from her workplace.

Case Win: Allegations

6 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Whether stemming from patient complaints, procedural misunderstandings, or other workplace dynamics, alleg…

Case Win: Allegations

6 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Whether stemming from patient complaints, procedural misunderstandings, or other workplace dynamics, alleg…

Case Win: Allegations

6 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Whether stemming from patient complaints, procedural misunderstandings, or other workplace dynamics, alleg…

Case Win: Allegations

6 November 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Whether stemming from patient complaints, procedural misunderstandings, or other workplace dynamics, alleg…

Case Win: Underpayment Dispute in Nursing

30 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Issues with payroll and compensation mishaps can cause significant distress and financial strain for emplo…

Case Win: Underpayment Dispute in Nursing

30 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Issues with payroll and compensation mishaps can cause significant distress and financial strain for emplo…

Case Win: Navigating Working Arrangements

30 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Teachers Jessica, a member of the TPAA Victoria branch, is the primary carer for her husband and son, both of who…

Case Win: Underpayment Dispute in Nursing

30 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Issues with payroll and compensation mishaps can cause significant distress and financial strain for emplo…

Case Win: Underpayment Dispute in Nursing

30 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Issues with payroll and compensation mishaps can cause significant distress and financial strain for emplo…

Case Win: Navigating Rostering and Recovery

23 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Returning to work after a serious injury can be a daunting journey.

Case Win: Navigating Rostering and Recovery

23 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Returning to work after a serious injury can be a daunting journey.

Case Win: Navigating Rostering and Recovery

23 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Returning to work after a serious injury can be a daunting journey.

Case Win: Navigating Rostering and Recovery

23 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Returning to work after a serious injury can be a daunting journey.

Case Win: Navigating Privacy Policies

16 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Susan, a member of the NPAA New South Wales branch, experienced firsthand the repercussions of a well-inte…

Case Win: Navigating Privacy Policies

16 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Susan, a member of the NPAA New South Wales branch, experienced firsthand the repercussions of a well-inte…

Case Win: Navigating Leave Disputes

16 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Teachers Whether it's annual leave, sick leave, parental leave, or other forms of leave, educators often find the…

Case Win: Navigating Privacy Policies

16 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Susan, a member of the NPAA New South Wales branch, experienced firsthand the repercussions of a well-inte…

Case Win: Navigating Privacy Policies

16 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Susan, a member of the NPAA New South Wales branch, experienced firsthand the repercussions of a well-inte…

Case Win: Leave Entitlement Challenges

9 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Whether you're navigating family responsibilities, health challenges, or in Anne’s case, Family Violence l…

Case Win: Leave Entitlement Challenges

9 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Whether you're navigating family responsibilities, health challenges, or in Anne’s case, Family Violence l…

Case Win: Leave Entitlement Challenges

9 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Whether you're navigating family responsibilities, health challenges, or in Anne’s case, Family Violence l…

Case Win: Leave Entitlement Challenges

9 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Whether you're navigating family responsibilities, health challenges, or in Anne’s case, Family Violence l…

Case Win: Navigating Return to Work Issues

2 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Employees can often face unexpected hurdles in their place of work. Or in Lisa’s case, on her path back to…

Case Win: Navigating Return to Work Issues

2 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Employees can often face unexpected hurdles in their place of work. Or in Lisa’s case, on her path back to…

Case Win: Addressing Bullying in Teaching

2 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Teachers Bullying, in any form, undermines the core values of respect and professionalism that educators strive t…

Case Win: Navigating Return to Work Issues

2 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Employees can often face unexpected hurdles in their place of work. Or in Lisa’s case, on her path back to…

Case Win: Navigating Return to Work Issues

2 October 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Employees can often face unexpected hurdles in their place of work. Or in Lisa’s case, on her path back to…

Case Win: Overpayment Dispute

25 September 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Michelle, a member of the NPAA Western Australia branch, found herself embroiled in a pay dispute with her…

Case Win: Overpayment Dispute

25 September 2024

Advocacy & Support for Nurses Michelle, a member of the NPAA Western Australia branch, found herself embroiled in a pay dispute with her…

Case Win: Leave Entitlements in Teaching

18 September 2024

Advocacy & Support for Teachers Educators deserve clarity and support when it comes to their own well-being and professional development…

Case Win: Navigating Long Service Leave Entitlements

4 September 2024

Advocacy & Support for Teachers Rob, a member of the TPAA Queensland branch, was having a difficult time retrieving information from HR …

Letter to Minister Thomas: Feedback relevant to the review of ‘Vaccination of Health Care & Ambulance Workers(COVID-19) Secretary Directions’

30 August 2024

Hon. Mary- Anne Thomas Minister for Health 50 Lonsdale Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Email: mary-anne.thomas@parliament.vic.gov.au Cc: euan.wal…

Case Win: Occupational Violence in the Workplace

28 August 2024

Advocacy & Support for Teachers Occupational violence is a serious concern in educational settings, impacting both educators and student…

Case Win: Navigating Termination

21 August 2024

Advocacy & Support for Teachers Lisa, a member of the TPAA Victorian branch, was facing termination due to numerous accidents that occur…

Case Win: Understaffing Issues

7 August 2024

Advocacy & Support for Teachers Managing classroom dynamics amidst understaffing issues is a common challenge in educational settings.

Case Win: Workplace Health and Safety in Teaching

31 July 2024

Advocacy & Support for Teachers Ensuring workplace health and safety (WH&S) is fundamental in any professional environment, especial…

Case Win: Allegations Against Teachers

17 July 2024

Advocacy & Support for Teachers Teachers are entrusted with shaping young minds and fostering an environment conducive to learning and g…

Case Win: Allegations in the Workplace

3 July 2024

Advocacy & Support for Teachers Allegations concerning interactions between educators and students can profoundly impact careers and rep…

Meet the Team - Rob

30 June 2024

RUSH Founder Graeme Haycroft on 4CA Cairns

26 June 2024

Graeme Haycroft, founder of Red Unions and Local Action Australia, criticized unions' political influence on the ALP. Red Unions focus on tr…

RUSH Founder Graeme Haycroft on 4CA Cairns

26 June 2024

Graeme Haycroft, founder of Red Unions and Local Action Australia, criticized unions' political influence on the ALP. Red Unions focus on tr…

Workplace Support For Teachers

20 June 2024

Benefits of TPAA Membership for Teachers Teachers are the lifeblood of our education system, whether they are just starting out or have year…

Letter to the Education Shadow Minister

31 May 2024

29th May 2024 Dear Dr Rowan

AMA Request for apology & notice of concerns

12 March 2024

IWUA Case Win #1315: Underpayment Resolved

18 January 2023

A Victorian member of IWUA identified that they were being underpaid shortly before their employment was terminated from an auto repair shop…

NPAQ Case Win #1310: Workload Reduction & Early Maternity Leave

12 January 2023

A QLD nurse is celebrating after her recent workplace WIN against her employer. On the brink of breaking under the weight of burnout and fee…

We Support NSW Nurses & Midwives

23 November 2022

Nurses' Professional Association of NSW Secretary, Anita Scutts, expresses support for NSW nurses and midwives.

QLD Police Service & the Community Loses Confidence in Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll, as the QPS demands her resignation

22 November 2022

Queensland Police Service and the community loses confidence in Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll, as the QPS demands her resignation. Po…

Work injuries and  medical reviews

4 November 2022

Help! I’ve been directed to attend an IME. What do I do? In most contests, the prepared person wins. With that in mind, do you want the firs…

Corruption in QLD! The Labor moves to pass anti-worker legislation

31 October 2022

Labor has moved to block independent unions from representing members at the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. This impacts all go…

Why the Job Summit is not about workers

7 September 2022

Image: Johannes Leak, Cartoonist at The Australian The Jobs and Skills Summit is about money and power for the Australian Labor Party (ALP),…

Redcast  Income Protection

14 June 2022

Welcome to the Episode 4 of the Red Union's Podcast "REDCAST".

Red Union Director, Graeme Haycroft on Against the Grain

19 May 2022

Graeme Haycroft, founder of the Red Union talks to Damien on Against the Grain Media about unions and how the Red Union was formed. A very i…

Red union ceo interview on Against the grain

23 March 2022

Jack McGuire, CEO of the Red Union group talks to Damien at Against The Grain about how the Red Union started and what drives his passion fo…

Red Union Fights for Workers Rights

29 December 2021

Red Union Fights for The Right for Risk to be Assessed Rationally and Workers to be Genuinely Consulted on Mandates. The Red Union team cont…