Melissa Donnelly Takes the Helm | Australia News

Melissa Donnelly is stepping into the spotlight as the new secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, succeeding Sally McManus after a historic eight-year run led by all-female leadership. At just 44, Donnelly brings fresh energy and a proven track record — having boosted CPSU membership by 23% and championing flexible work, paid parental leave, and fighting government outsourcing. She’s already taken on major cases like the tax office dispute over equal pay, earning praise from ministers and former leaders alike. With her legal background and firsthand experience as a working mother, Donnelly is poised to deliver real results for workers across Australia — and she’s ready to get started. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e8b204d2bf7b64d2