Australian News

The PM called Sally McManus a giant of the Labor movement. Now she just wants to go birding

The Guardian Australia - Australia News · 17 August 2026 at 1:00 am

The PM called Sally McManus a giant of the Labor movement. Now she just wants to go birding

After securing wage rises for low-paid workers, weathering death threats and working with three PMs – the ACTU secretary is ready for a break Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Sally McManus started her job as the country’s most powerful trade union leader amid howls of criticism.

Shouted down for suggesting union members were right to break “unjust” industrial laws in a live TV interview, McManus quickly adjusted to the high decibel work of being secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions.

Read the full article on The Guardian Australia - Australia News ›

5News aggregated this summary from the outlet’s public feed. The full article, with all the context, is on www.theguardian.com — the content belongs to The Guardian Australia - Australia News.

The PM called Sally McManus a giant of the Labor movement. Now she just wants to go birding

More from The Guardian Australia - Australia News

Isaias strengthens to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 season

Adidas accuses Australian label White Fox of ‘trading off its reputation’ with use of four-stripe branding

Sydney trader sacked for working from Singapore without permission wins unfair dismissal case

From boom to bust in five days: how Firmus’s much-hyped Australian stock market listing imploded

More in Australian News

Ghost hunter names most common misconception about spooks

Arrests in France as stolen Renoir paintings found

Perth court releases extraordinary dashcam footage of Jack Dunn crashing head-on into oncoming car

Bulldogs bring 'ruthless mentality' to Pride Round

Australia vs South Africa cricket LIVE: Webster, Carey both gone as Aussie batters crash to six down

Andrew gets payout after surrendering lease in Windsor