Melissa Donnelly
AustraliapoliticianFemaleb. 19798.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Melissa Donnelly is the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) in Australia. In her role, she advocates for the rights and welfare of public sector workers and has been vocal about the impact of government policies on services that support vulnerable populations, such as pensioners, students, and individuals with disabilities. Recently, she expressed concerns that proposed cuts to public service jobs could harm regional communities and local economies, highlighting the importance of these jobs beyond the capital.
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Melissa Donnelly has been appointed as the new secretary-elect of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, pledging to tackle cost of living and workplace flexibility.
The 44-year-old working mother soon to lead the union movementAustralia· 2026-08-10
Dutton’s comments have been described as 'tone-deaf' to the needs of working women by national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union Melissa Donnelly.
Dutton wants public servants in the office full-time. Experts warn it will lead to an exodus of skilled women who want flexibilityAustralia· 2025-03-13
Melissa Donnelly was included in the group that used taxpayer-funded transport for a winery visit.
NSW Labor, Liberals outdo each other over misuse of taxpayer fundsAustralia· 2025-02-26
Community and Public Sector Union national secretary Melissa Donnelly claimed any cuts from the public service would mean pensioners, students and people with disability would have to wait longer for support.
Australia small business employment decline flagged by CoalitionAustralia· 2025-02-17
