Labour force figures show strong employment result

Australia’s labour market remains resilient, with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing a small uptick in the unemployment rate.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 19 March 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
  • The Hon Jim Chalmers MP

Institute of Public Administration Australia ACT - AI Summit: Building a trusted digital future

You have heard about AI systems, governance frameworks and digital stewardship today.Here is the bottom line.Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical.

Release type: Speech

Date: 19 March 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Patrick Gorman MP

$100 million to back First Nations Vocational Education And Training in New South Wales

First Nations students across New South Wales will be benefiting from expanded access to Vocational Education and Training (VET) support under a $100 million joint investment by the Albanese and…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 18 March 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Steve Whan MP

McKell Institute, Sydney

In this speech I want to talk about the role of skills and training in the success of what must be a long-term Labor government.

Release type: Speech

Date: 18 March 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

ACCI Women in Small Business Summit

I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Owners of where we meet today. I extend that respect to Elders past and present.   

Release type: Speech

Date: 18 March 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

More homegrown apprentices for more homes across New South Wales

New South Wales apprentices are among those benefitting from the Albanese Labor Government’s Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP), which is delivering more housing construction apprentices for…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 18 March 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • Ash Ambihaipahar MP

Building the First Nations VET workforce to support Australia’s skills future

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on commitments to build a sustainable First Nations vocational education and training (VET) workforce by investing $2.5 million to expand the National…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 17 March 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy

Interview with Sarah Abo, The Today Show, Channel Nine

Topics: Inflation rates in Australia; Government response to fuel shortages and supply.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 March 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

More homegrown apprentices for more Victorian homes

Victorians are leading the way in benefitting from the Albanese Labor Government’s Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP), which is delivering more housing construction apprentices for communities…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 17 March 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Television interview - Patricia Karvelas, ABC Afternoon Briefing

Subjects: The conflict in the Middle East; Australian defensive action; fuel supply; Iranian women's soccer team.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 16 March 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Patrick Gorman MP

Radio interview - Ellen Fanning, ABC Brisbane Drive

Subjects: Male Allies Challenge; Building Women’s Careers program; Women in trades; Engaging people in Vocational Education and Training; Free TAFE; Foundation skills; Jobs and Skills Australia;…

Release type: Transcript

Date: 16 March 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Television Interview - Sky News Afternoon Agenda

Subjects: Capability reform in the Australian Public Service; the upcoming May Federal Budget; the Economic Reform Roundtable; the National Disability Insurance Scheme; draught beer excise changes;…

Release type: Transcript

Date: 16 March 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Patrick Gorman MP

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