Statement on the appointment of the ACTU Secretary

I congratulate Melissa Donnelly on her appointment to the position of Secretary-elect of the Australian Council of Trade Unions.

Melissa will assume the Secretary role at the end of August after seven successful years leading and growing the Community and Public Sector Union.

Melissa will step into the role replacing the outgoing Sally McManus, who leaves the job with the gratitude and well-wishes of the entire Australian labour movement.

It is a tremendous honour to lead the Australian union movement on behalf of all working people, and one I know Mel will succeed in.