Free Foundation Skills training for millions more Australians

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on a $436 million commitment to give millions more Australians the opportunity to improve their reading, writing, numeracy and digital literacy – also…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 4 July 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

New targeted and tailored support for apprentices

Apprentices and their employers now have greater access to targeted and ongoing support services, with the Albanese Labor Government rolling out a strengthened apprenticeship support model.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 2 July 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

New apprentice, trainee and cadet targets under Australian Skills Guarantee

The Australian Skills Guarantee is now in effect, setting new national targets for the number of apprentices, trainees and paid cadets working on eligible Australian Government-funded projects.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 2 July 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Fee increase for international students part of July 1 migration reforms

As of 1 July 2024, the fee for international student visas will increase from $710 to $1,600.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 1 July 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Clare O'Neil MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Press conference, Parliament House, Canberra

E&OE SUBJECTS: Wages, inflation, enterprise agreements, industrial action data, non-compete clauses.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 28 June 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Greater South East Melbourne Jobs and Skills Roadmap Launch

*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY ***Good evening and thanks for the invitation to speak tonight.

Release type: Speech

Date: 26 June 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Address to Apprentice Connect Australia Provider CEOs

*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY ***I would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we meet today.

Release type: Speech

Date: 26 June 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Flexibility will improve outdated one size fits all system

Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life is an oft-mentioned adage.

Release type: Op-Ed

Date: 26 June 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Empowering Skills Excellence with WorldSkills Australia

*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY ***I acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Owners of the land we’re meeting on.

Release type: Speech

Date: 25 June 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Opening of new Apprentice Connect Australia ACT Provider

*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we gather today.

Release type: Speech

Date: 25 June 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Workers to decide their own future

Workers in the Manufacturing Division of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) will be able to decide their own future under Albanese Labor Government legislation…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 24 June 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Review of Commonwealth workers’ compensation scheme

Today I am announcing the independent panel that will undertake a comprehensive review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 24 June 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

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