Making Progress on Closing The Gap

The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on its commitment to Closing the Gap, supporting First Nations people as they transition out of the justice system and build stronger futures.…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 25 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Interview - Raf Epstein, ABC Radio Melbourne

Subjects: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor; High Speed Rail; Trump Tower on the Gold Coast.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 24 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Patrick Gorman MP

Interview with Karl Stefanovic, The Today Show, Channel Nine

Topics: Australia supporting change to royal line of succession; ISIS foreign wives; Budget policy; Trump Tower in the Gold Coast.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 24 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Television interview - Sky News Afternoon Agenda

Subjects: ISIS Foreign Fighters' Wives; Citizenship ceremonies; Capital gains tax.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 23 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Patrick Gorman MP

AEU Federal Conference Melbourne

Acknowledgements omitted

Release type: Speech

Date: 22 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Interview with Stacey Lee, FIVEAA Afternoons

STACEY LEE, HOST:    Yes, we are going to be having our discussion, this debate, I guess, in a way, each week in the lead up to the election.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 20 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

A record number of Australians in work to start 2026

Australia’s labour market remained resilient at the start of 2026, with a record number of people in full-time jobs in January, unemployment remaining low and participation staying close to record…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 19 February 2026

Ministers:

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

An innovative, professional and inclusive APS - State of the Service Roadshow 2026

As Assistant Minister for the Public Service, the State of the Service Roadshow is one of the highlights of my year.

Release type: Speech

Date: 19 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Patrick Gorman MP

Press Conference, Melbourne

Topics: Latest labour force data.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 19 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

New Regional University Study Hub opens in St Helens

A new Regional University Study Hub (RUSH) officially opened today in St Helens Tasmania, bringing university closer for local residents.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 18 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Radio Interview - Lucy Breaden, ABC Hobart Drive

Key Apprenticeship Program; apprentices.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 18 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Leading competition experts appointed as Government revitalises National Competition Council and launches major review to boost labour mobility

Appointment of President and Councillors

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 18 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Leigh MP
  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

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