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Secretary of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

The Secretary of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Ms Natalie James, will conclude her term as Secretary on 18 January 2026.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 16 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Independent review of Comcare legislation released

The Australian Government has released the independent review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, the legislation underpinning the Comcare workers’ compensation scheme.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 12 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Unemployment rate steady at historic lows

New data from the ABS Labour Force Survey shows Australia’s labour market remains resilient.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 December 2025

Ministers:

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

More than 3.2million Australians' student debt now cut by 20 per cent

We promised it and we have delivered it. More than 3.2 million Australians have now had their student debt cut by 20 per cent. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP

Future-ready workforce: one million Aussies to get free AI skills training

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded into workplaces, the Albanese Government is taking action to ensure that small business operators and workers are ready to seize the…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 10 December 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator The Hon Tim Ayres
  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

More help to get people into jobs for Frankston and Broadmeadows

The Albanese Labor Government, in collaboration with the Victorian Allan Labor Government, are supporting employment hubs being delivered in Victoria, to help more Victorians into work.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 9 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
  • The Hon Natalie Suleyman

$28.5 million to extend workplace program to tackle gender inequality and to close the gender pay gap

The Albanese Labor Government is investing in women’s economic equality and security – with $28.5 million to extend the Advancing Gender Equality in Gender Segregated Industries grant program for…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 8 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Tasmania picks up seven gongs at 2025 Australian Training Awards

Tasmania continues to show it is a leader in vocational education and training (VET), taking home seven awards from the 2025 Australian Training Awards held in Darwin.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 7 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Felix Ellis MP

New South Wales proves itself as state of innovation at 2025 Australian Training Awards

New South Wales has scooped the Innovation in Vocational Education and Training (VET) category at the 2025 Australian Training Awards (ATAs) held in Darwin last night. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 6 December 2025

Ministers:

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

Queensland wins top awards at the 2025 Australian Training Awards

Queensland has won two of the top awards at the 2025 Australian Training Awards held in Darwin last night.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 6 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Rosslyn Bates MP

Victoria scores seven gongs at 2025 Australian Training Awards

Victoria has been recognised for its strength in vocational education and training (VET) at the 2025 Australian Training Awards (ATAs) in Darwin on Friday night, taking home seven awards.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 6 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Inspiring Canberrans shine at 2025 Australian Training Awards

Canberra’s vocational education and training (VET) sector was recognised at the 2025 Australian Training Awards held in Darwin last night, with a local student and Canberra training program…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 6 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • Michael Pettersson MLA

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