$11 million boost to ease apprentice travel costs and support businesses across South Australia
South Australian apprentices and trainees who travel long distances to undertake their studies will save more on travel and accommodation from 1 July 2026, removing barriers to completing their…
Delivering real change for Australians on July 1
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering real change for Australians, with a suite of cost-of-living measures starting on 1 July 2026, including more tax cuts, a full six months of…
New financial year brings higher wages for millions of workers
Millions of Australian workers will get a pay rise from today, with increases to the National Minimum Wage and modern award wages coming into effect.
New OECD survey shows highest ever levels of trust in Australia's Public Institutions
The OECD Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions 2026 results show the highest ever levels of trust in the Australian public institutions.
2,000 Queensland apprentices seize opportunity under Small Business Apprenticeship Pilot Program
The Albanese and Crisafulli Government's joint Small Business Apprenticeship Pilot Program has reached a major milestone, with 2,000 construction apprentices across Queensland now taking up the…
Bearings set for the next generation of seafarers
The Albanese Government’s landmark Maritime Skills and Training Initiative (MSTI).
Television interview - Sky News Newsday with Tom Connell
Subjects: Tax reform; Support for small businesses; Housing; Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026.
Enterprise bargaining delivering stronger wage growth for workers
New data reveals that enterprise agreements are delivering higher wage increases as the Albanese Labor Government’s reforms continue to help Australians earn more.
Graduate Outcomes Survey: Strong graduate employment, more people move between university and VET
Graduate rates of employment remained strong last year, while the barriers between university and vocational education continue to come down, according to the 2025 Graduate Outcomes Survey…
Value of VET goes beyond qualifications
New research has shown that even partial completion of Vocational Education and Training (VET) is delivering real outcomes for Australians, equipping people with practical, job‑ready skills that…
Press conference - Parliament House
Topics: Labour Force Data; Enterprise Bargaining; Cooperative Workplaces Legislation.
Australia’s job market remains resilient
The latest jobs data shows Australia’s labour market remains resilient, even as global economic pressures continue.