Michele O’Neil

Michele O’Neil has recently stepped down as the President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) after serving eight years in the role. Her departure, alongside ACTU Secretary Sally McManus, was announced on Monday night and described as a surprise. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to both O’Neil and McManus, referring to them as "giants" of the trade union movement and personal friends. This leadership shakeup at the ACTU marks a significant moment for the Australian trade union landscape. O'Neil's tenure as President, alongside McManus as Secretary, has been a notable period for the organization, and their resignations signify a transition in the leadership of one of Australia's most influential bodies representing workers.