U

An organised group of workers or employees that work to improve their working conditions and pay.

V

The name Tasmania was known by in colonial time. It was named by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman after Anthony van Diemen, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indes who sent Tasman on his voyage in 1642.

An action or state of being. Verbs are also sometimes called 'doing' words.

Animals, insects or plants that cause harm or annoyance, also called pests.

W

Any stream or river of running water.

The controversial and now defunct 2006 Australian work legislation reform devloped by the Howard government.

A class of people made up of manual workers, labourers and their families.