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High Court decision

The Albanese Labor Government welcomes the decision made by the High Court today, upholding our legislation and scheme of administration, which appointed an Administrator to the CFMEU Construction…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 18 June 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Communique - Meeting of Federal, State and Territory Skills Ministers

Federal, state and territory Skills Ministers met today in Brisbane to collaborate on improvements to the vocational education and training system that will lift productivity and act as a critical…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 13 June 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Rosslyn Bates MP
  • The Hon Blair Boyer MP
  • Michael Pettersson MLA
  • The Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson
  • The Hon Gayle Tierney MP

Commonwealth Prac Payment registrations open to TAFE Nursing students

Australians studying Nursing at TAFE can apply for Commonwealth Prac Payments from today, as part of the Albanese Government’s support for higher education and vocational education and…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 10 June 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Nominations extended for 2025 Australian Training Awards

Nominations for this year’s Australian Training Awards have been extended, ahead of the premier event which celebrates the individuals and organisations that make the skills and training sector…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 6 June 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Penalty rates and amending the Fair Work Act top of NWRCC agenda

The Albanese Government’s workplace relations priorities – including proposed legislation to protect penalty rates in awards and changes to better support employees experiencing stillbirth and…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 3 June 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

National Minimum Wage to rise 3.5 per cent following Annual Wage Review

The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel today announced the National Minimum Wage and award wages will increase by 3.5 per cent from 1 July 2025, following the 2024-25 Annual Wage Review.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 3 June 2025

Ministers:

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

New project in the Hunter to help women access critical industry careers

The Albanese Government is partnering with local businesses to create pathways for women to enter traditionally male-dominated industries, with the launch of the EmpowerHer Pathways: See what…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 29 May 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • Sharon Claydon MP

Boosting jobs for women in clean energy and construction sectors

The Albanese Labor Government is supporting more women into clean energy and construction jobs through a new ‘by women for women’ apprentice mentoring program.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 21 May 2025

Ministers:

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

Backing a wage rise for low-paid workers

The Albanese Labor Government is backing another pay rise for low-paid workers to help with the cost of living.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 16 May 2025

Ministers:

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

More jobs, low unemployment and lower inflation under Labor

The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver more jobs, with ABS Labour Force data today showing a record number of Australians in paid work and unemployment remaining low.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 15 May 2025

Ministers:

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

A year and a half of annual real wages growth

New data released by the Australia Bureau of Statistics shows that annual real wages have grown for 18 months in a row under the Albanese Labor Government.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 14 May 2025

Ministers:

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

Appointment as new Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations

I thank the Prime Minister for appointing me as Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and am honoured to continue to serve in an Albanese Labor Cabinet.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 12 May 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

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