Michele O'Neil
AustraliapoliticianFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Michele O'Neil is the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), a prominent advocate for workers' rights and flexible work arrangements in Australia. Under her leadership, the ACTU has actively campaigned against policies perceived as detrimental to working Australians, particularly those affecting working women. O'Neil has been vocal in her opposition to recent government proposals that would force public servants back to the office full-time, labeling such measures an attack on flexibility and a setback for workers' rights.
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Former allies branded her and president Michele O’Neil, who also announced her retirement on Monday, a traitor and sell-out.
The legacy of the outgoing ACTU secretary and her impact on Australian industrial relationsAustralia· 2026-07-27
Michele O’Neil is stepping down as the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions to make way for new leadership.
ACTU’s Sally McManus, Michele O’Neil to step down as union leadersAustralia· 2026-07-27Australian Council of Trade Unions president, Michele O’Neil, said it was a 'significant positive step'.
Large Australian companies face criminal prosecution for supply chain failuresAustralia· 2026-07-16
ACTU president Michele O’Neil says Australia is earning just 43 cents from every $100 of LNG exported from the country.
Unions propose 25% tax to generate $17 billionAustralia· 2025-10-16
Michele O’Neil is the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, which supports a shorter working week.
Is a four-day work week in Australia possible?Australia· 2025-08-13
Michele O’Neil, president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, was seen smiling at the event.
ABC election panelist Tony Barry slams broadcaster’s coverageAustralia· 2025-05-04
O'Neil criticized Dutton's policy as an attack on flexible work arrangements.
Ape Donald Trump him or bait him? He’s political kryptonite for Anthony Albanese and Peter DuttonAustralia· 2025-03-14
