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10 August 2026

'Generational change': Melissa Donnelly named as new ACTU boss

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'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.

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