Government's Annual Wage Review submission

The Albanese Labor Government has recommended the Fair Work Commission ensures the real wages of Australia’s low-paid workers do not go backwards.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 28 March 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jim Chalmers MP
  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Jobs and Skills Australia Ministerial Advisory Board

I am pleased to announce the establishment of the Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) Ministerial Advisory Board, a critical part of JSA’s governance structure.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 27 March 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Doorstop, Parliament House

SUBJECTS: Government submission to the Annual Wage Review, religious discrimination, Newspoll. 

Release type: Transcript

Date: 25 March 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

ABC RN Breakfast with David Lipson

SUBJECTS: Government submission to the Annual Wage Review, religious discrimination.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 25 March 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Press conference, Parliament House

Subjects: Unemployment rate, annual wage review, migration, Parliamentary sitting days.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 21 March 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Legislation to crackdown on dodgy VET providers passes Parliament

Unscrupulous and non-genuine providers in the vocational education and training (VET) sector are on notice, with the Albanese Government passing legislation today to strengthen powers to kick…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 21 March 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Speech - Launch of the Pearson Migrant and Student Study

I want to begin by acknowledging the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Owners of the Canberra area.

Release type: Speech

Date: 21 March 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Senator Linda White condolence speech

I speak today with much sadness to remember and pay tribute to the remarkable life of Senator Linda White.

Release type: Speech

Date: 21 March 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

World Down Syndrome Day Breakfast

I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people on whose lands we meet and pay respects to all First Nations people present today.Happy World Down Syndrome Day 2024!

Release type: Speech

Date: 21 March 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

Fee-Free TAFE removing financial barriers for more Australians

The Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments’ Fee-Free TAFE initiative is continuing to exceed targets, removing financial barriers so more Australians can learn new skills in areas where the…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 20 March 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Fair Work Decision on Aged Care

The Albanese Labor Government welcomes the Fair Work Commission's decision on the aged care work value case.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 15 March 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP
  • The Hon Mark Butler MP
  • The Hon Anika Wells MP

Speech - Future Skills Organisation National Forum

The work of the Future Skills Organisation is pivotal. Digitisation and decarbonisation are two of the most significant challenges facing our economy.

Release type: Speech

Date: 15 March 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

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