SECRETARY’S PAGE: TOWARDS 2026
The TWU has notched up a series of historic wins in 2025, but we aren’t slowing our momentum. On the contrary, 2026 will be one of the biggest fights in our union’s history.
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A message from TWU Secretary Richard Olsen – Towards 2026.
The TWU has notched up a series of historic wins in 2025, but we aren’t slowing our momentum. On the contrary, 2026 will be one of the biggest fights in our union’s history.

In this issue:
OUR ROADS OUR SKIES OUR FUTURE • TOWARDS 2026 • THE FIGHT FOR ’26 STARTS NOW • LEADERS IN SAFETY • LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOR MARGARET HARVEY • WASTE DELEGATE REINSTATED • FEDERAL ELECTION – HOLD THEM TO ACCOUNT • DELEGATES CONFERENCE • HSRs HOLD LINDSAY TO ACCOUNT • AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST BUS STRIKE • IT’S TIME TO ACT ON TOLL RELIEF • QANTAS WIN • THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS • GEARING UP FOR ’26 • SUB-BRANCH NEWS … and more!
The TWU has notched up a series of historic wins in 2025, but we aren’t slowing our momentum. On the contrary, 2026 will be one of the biggest fights in our union’s history.
I’m proud to be the president of our great union. When we fight, we win!
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