Embedding the right to paid family and domestic violence leave in our workplaces
The Albanese Labor Government is reaffirming its commitment to end violence against women and children in one generation, today releasing the response to the independent review of the paid family…
$9.8 million set to boost number of TAFE teachers in NSW
The Albanese and Minns Governments are partnering to invest an additional $9.8 million to train Vocational Education and Training (VET) teachers, as part of the NSW TAFE Paid to Learn program (PTL…
Federal Court decision clarifies operation of Coal long service leave scheme
On 16 December 2024, the Full Court of the Federal Court dismissed Hitachi’s appeal in Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd v Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding)…
New appointees to the Fair Work Commission
Five new appointments have been made to the Fair Work Commission, bringing extensive experience in workplace relations, law and business, industry and commerce to the tribunal.
New report highlights need to break down barriers between vocational education and university
Better connecting vocational education and training (VET) and higher education will help more people gain the skills and qualifications they need.
Press conference, Sydney
Subjects: Albanese Government’s submission to protect workers’ penalty rates.
Interview with Peter Stefanovic - Sky News
Subjects: Albanese Government’s submission to protect workers’ penalty rates; Citizenship.
Interview with Sally Sara- ABC RN Breakfast
Subjects: Albanese Government’s submission to protect workers’ penalty rates; general retail industry award; tax system; investment in young Australians.
Interview with James Glenday - ABC News Breakfast
Subjects: Albanese Government’s submission to protect workers’ penalty rates, interest rate cuts, jobs figures, Ukraine
More Australians in a job than ever before
Today’s jobs numbers for January show the number of employed people in Australia reaching a record high of 14,634,300, with 64.6 per cent of the working age population now in a job and the…
Press conference, Melbourne
MURRAY WATT, MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS: Well, thanks very much for joining me outside the MCG here in Melbourne today.
Press conference, Brisbane
SUBJECTS: Reserve Bank of Australia rate cut, real wages growth, Future Made in Australia.