Game changer: harnessing microdata for a fairer competition landscape

I acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, traditional custodians of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to all First Nations people her

Release type: Speech

Date: 30 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

Boosting women’s participation in our clean energy workforce vital to green future

Jenna Mitchell is a wind turbine technician and apprentice electrician, who has scaled great heights in a job that is essential to our clean energy future.

Release type: Op-Ed

Date: 22 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Interview - Chris O'Keefe, 2GB Sydney

Subjects: Industrial dispute between DP World and MUA

Release type: Transcript

Date: 19 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Press conference, Sydney

Subjects: 2023 a great year for jobs in Australia, DP World dispute, Closing Loopholes, silica.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 18 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Interview - Cheng Lei, AM Agenda, Sky News

Subects: appointment of Craig Emerson to Review Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, measures to assist with rising cost of living, rate of unemployment, cost of school supplies, support for charity…

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

Skills passport consultation begins

Public submissions are being sought on how a Skills Passport could help workers promote their skills and qualifications, and businesses find more skilled employees.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 17 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Closing the Gap when it comes to skills and training

As Minister for Skills and Training, I am determined to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to create real change through Vocational Education and Training.…

Release type: Op-Ed

Date: 16 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Key research bolsters drive to improve foundation skills

The Albanese Government has further strengthened its commitment to improving adult foundation skills, by agreeing to rejoin a key research pact by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 15 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

The National Skills Agreement a sign of unity in our VET sector

Late last year, every state and territory government came together in collaboration with the Commonwealth and signed a landmark agreement, signalling a new era for our nation’s Vocational…

Release type: Op-Ed

Date: 5 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Interview - FIVEaa Adelaide with Richard Pascoe

Subjects: Skill shortages, demand for electricians, apprenticeship programs.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 5 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Up to $30 billion in funding unlocked from today in National Skills Agreement

Up to $30 billion in funding for the vocational education and training (VET) sector begins flowing from today, with the start of the

Release type: Media Release

Date: 1 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

More apprentices can now access cost of living relief

Around 38,000 apprentices and trainees across 60 in-demand occupations are now eligible for financial assistance, under the expanded

Release type: Media Release

Date: 1 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

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