Press conference, Canberra

SUBJECTS: Success of Fee-Free TAFE, legislation to make free TAFE enduring.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 5 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Interview with Greg Jennett - ABC Afternoon Briefing

SUBJECTS: Fee-free TAFE, 20 per cent government reduction on student loans, Qantas Chairman’s Lounge membership.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 4 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Interview with Steve Cannane - ABC RN Breakfast

SUBJECTS: Student loan debt relief, enduring Fee-Free TAFE legislation, Qantas upgrades debate.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 4 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Fee-Free TAFE is here to stay with Labor

The Albanese Labor Government will introduce legislation to establish Fee-Free TAFE as an enduring feature of the national vocational education and training system, funding 100,000 Fee-Free TAFE…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 3 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

New program launches to support parents into work

Parent Pathways - a new service that provides personalised pre-employment support to eligible parents and carers of young children - has been launched by the Albanese Government.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 2 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt
  • Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher
  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Albanese Labor Government to make student loan repayments fairer

The Albanese Labor Government will raise the minimum repayment threshold for student loans and cut repayment rates to make the repayment system fairer for all Australians with a student debt –…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 2 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Press conference, Adelaide

Subjects: The Albanese Government’s Same Job, Same Pay changes coming into effect; Qantas.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 1 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Non-compete clauses are costing workers $7 billion a year

One in five Australian workers are subject to a non-compete clause in their employment agreement, impeding them from moving to a better job.

Release type: Op-Ed

Date: 1 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

Albanese Labor Government closes labour hire loophole, delivering pay rises for more than 3000 workers

From today thousands of labour hire workers will start receiving a substantial pay rise thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Same Jobs, Same Pay changes.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 1 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Press conference, Brisbane

SUBJECTS: The Albanese Government’s Same Job, Same Pay changes coming into effect; Nuclear; Qantas.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 31 October 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Australia joins global conventions to protect workers' rights and safety

Australia has now ratified all ten International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Fundamental Conventions, reaffirming the Albanese Government’s commitment to protect workers’ rights and safety.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 30 October 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator The Hon Penny Wong
  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Interview with Paul Culliver - ABC Newcastle Drive

Subjects: Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, Industry growth in the Hunter, Qantas.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 29 October 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

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