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Safety in the spotlight this National Asbestos Awareness Week

This National Asbestos Awareness Week (25 November to 1 December), the Albanese Government recognises the deadly impact of asbestos on the lives of Australians.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 25 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

More Fee-Free TAFE construction and housing places for Victoria

The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are supporting thousands of Victorians to access free training for a rewarding career in construction – with the announcement of more than 5,000 Fee-Free…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 22 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Gayle Tierney MP

IR expert appointed to deliver construction industry blueprint

The Albanese Government has engaged Dr Rod Harrison to work with National Construction and Industry Forum (NCIF) members to develop a blueprint for the building and construction industry.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 21 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

2024 Australian Training Awards finalists

The Australian Training Awards are the peak, national awards for excellence and best practice in vocational education and training (VET) and the Albanese Government congratulates the 75…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 20 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Jobs keep growing under Albanese Government

More jobs are being created in Australia, with job numbers continuing to grow according to the latest Labour Force Survey data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 14 November 2024

Ministers:

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

More Fee-Free TAFE construction and housing courses for South Australia

The Australian Government, in partnership with the South Australian Government, will make more than 1,300 new Fee-Free TAFE and vocational education and training (VET) places available in…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 13 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Blair Boyer MP

Four quarters of annual real wage growth under Labor

New data released by the ABS today shows that real wages have now grown for four consecutive quarters under the Albanese Labor Government.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 13 November 2024

Ministers:

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

Minimum hours changes making a difference for PALM scheme workers

The Australian Government’s new minimum hours requirement is delivering for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme workers, with recent checks showing employers are complying with the…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 12 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

2,140 more Fee-Free TAFE construction and housing courses for Western Australians

The Albanese and Cook governments today announced a further 2,140 Fee-Free TAFE places will be available in housing and construction in Western Australia.  

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 12 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Roger Cook MLA
  • The Hon Simone McGurk MLA

Albanese Government backs regional aviation

The Albanese Government continues to support critical regional aviation services, today announcing it will provide financing of up to $80 million to keep Rex’s regional routes running during…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 12 November 2024

Ministers:

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

Northern Territory to welcome PALM scheme workers via early childhood education and care pilot

Workers from Papua New Guinea will have the opportunity to work and train in the Australian early childhood sector, under a Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme pilot announced today at…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 12 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Pat Conroy MP
  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Skilling up Australia: Free TAFE legislation introduced to the parliament

Today the Albanese Government has introduced legislation to establish Free TAFE as an enduring feature of the national vocational education and training (VET) system, funding at least 100,000 Fee-…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 7 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

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