Standing up for seafarers

The Albanese Government is continuing its work to ensure Australian workers earn more, and keep more of what they earn, with $2.7 million committed to better protect seafarers from wage theft.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 13 September 2024

Ministers:

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

Celebrating National TAFE Day

This National TAFE Day the Albanese Government is celebrating all the students, teachers and support staff who are part of our world-class Technical and Further Education (TAFE) system.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 10 September 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Western Sydney Centre of Excellence

Subjects: TAFE, Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, Adult Learner’s Week, vocational education, A Future Made in AustraliaE&OE Transcript

Release type: Transcript

Date: 5 September 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Chris Bowen MP
  • The Hon Chris Minns MP
  • The Hon Steve Whan MP

TAFE Manufacturing Centre of Excellence announced for Western Sydney

The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have announced joint funding of $53.95 million to establish the TAFE NSW Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence - Western Sydney.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 5 September 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Chris Bowen MP
  • The Hon Chris Minns MP
  • The Hon Steve Whan MP

Press conference, Adelaide

E&OETopics: Jobs and Skills Australia’s early childhood education and care study released.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 4 September 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

ABC News Breakfast

Subjects: Quarterly report on the Australian economy; CFMEU; Australian ambassador in Iran; Russian attack in Ukraine.   

Release type: Transcript

Date: 4 September 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt
Read more: ABC News Breakfast

TAFE green energy training boost for South Australian electricians

The Albanese Labor Government is investing in the next generation of skilled Australian workers, with a TAFE training academy to be established in South Australia to train electrician and…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 3 September 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • Louise Miller-Frost MP

Adult Learners Week

Before I begin, I would like to thank Kamellia and Mark for their warm welcome to country.

Release type: Speech

Date: 3 September 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
Read more: Adult Learners Week

Doorstop interview - Sydney

Subjects: Flight Attendants Association of Australia and Qantas agreement on pay rise for cabin crew; workers' rights; Closing Loopholes; Max Chandler-Mather at CFMEU rally; right to work from…

Release type: Transcript

Date: 29 August 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Labor's laws deliver big pay rise for Qantas flight attendants

The Albanese Government welcomes today’s news that over 3,000 Qantas cabin crew will receive improved pay and conditions, through agreements reached between the Flight Attendants Association of…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 29 August 2024

Ministers:

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

Press conference - Sydney

Subjects: Landmark applications for gig economy transport workers, worker’s rights; minimum wage rights, CFMEU.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 28 August 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Interview with Patricia Karvelas - ABC RN Breakfast

PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST: The embattled Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union - the CFMEU, as it's known - may be facing allegations of corruption and criminal…

Release type: Transcript

Date: 28 August 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

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