Draft Blueprint for future of construction industry released

In an historic step forward for the Australian construction industry, representatives of construction firms, workers and government have agreed to release a draft blueprint for the industry's…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 27 March 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt
  • The Hon Ed Husic MP
  • The Hon Catherine King MP

Fairer, Smarter, Stronger: What the 2025 Budget Delivers

CANBERRA BUSINESS CHAMBER AND INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ONLINE BUDGET BREAKFAST

Release type: Speech

Date: 27 March 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

New data shows Labor’s workplace relations reforms delivering higher wages

New data released today shows how the Albanese Government’s workplace relations changes have lifted wages for tens of thousands of Australian workers.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 27 March 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Cracking down on non-compete clauses to boost wages and productivity

The Albanese Government is taking action to stop unfair non‑compete clauses that are holding back Australian workers from switching to better, higher‑paying jobs.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 25 March 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jim Chalmers MP
  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt
  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

Address to the 13th Occupational Health and Safety Leaders Australia Summit

** Acknowledgements omitted **

Release type: Speech

Date: 25 March 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Interview with Tom Lowrey – ABC Afternoon Briefing

Subjects: Federal Budget; Coalition's work from home policy; Coalition's plan to cut the public service.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 24 March 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Unemployment remains low under Labor

Low unemployment has continued under the Albanese Government, according to ABS Labour Force figures for February released today.   

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 20 March 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jim Chalmers MP
  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Doorstop - Gold Coast

SUBJECTS: ABS Labour Force data; Job creation under the Albanese Government.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 20 March 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Interview with Ross Solly - ABC Radio Canberra

Subjects: Best unemployment performance by a government in half a century; construction sector productivity.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 20 March 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

Interview with Sally Sara - ABC RN Breakfast

Subjects: Jobs and employment trends; CFMEU

Release type: Transcript

Date: 20 March 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Report find Albanese Government delivers lowest average unemployment rate in over 50 years

A new report, released today, has found that the Albanese Government has delivered Australia’s lowest average unemployment rate in over 50 years.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 20 March 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt
  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

The Least of These: Dignity, Justice, and the Fight Against Inequality

Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation and pay my respects to all First Nations people present.

Release type: Speech

Date: 19 March 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

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