Skills assessment reform for migrants and local businesses

The Albanese Government has released a discussion paper seeking feedback from stakeholders on the new standards for skilled migration assessing authorities.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 12 September 2023

Ministers:

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

Fee-Free TAFE can change lives and our economy

About 50 years ago the Whitlam Government sought to significantly widen educational opportunities for all Australians, and reform post school training.  

Release type: Op-Ed

Date: 7 September 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

It's time to improve the nation's key foundation skills

Kelly’s daughter wanted help signing her name on a painting at pre-school.

Release type: Op-Ed

Date: 7 September 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Statement to Parliament on Significant Matters - National TAFE Day

Today is National TAFE Day, a day to celebrate the achievements of TAFE students, teachers, trainers and support staff and the contributions they make to our communities and this country.

Release type: Speech

Date: 6 September 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Media conference - Parliament House, Canberra

Subjects: Closing Loopholes Bill, minimum standards for the road transport industry, Qantas, the cost of underpaying workers. 

Release type: Transcript

Date: 5 September 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Interview - Sky News Afternoon Agenda with Andrew Clennell

Subjects: Closing Loopholes Bill, labour hire loophole, road transport minimum standards, casual conversion, the upcoming referendum, Qantas.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 5 September 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Interview - Today show

Subjects: Closing Loopholes Bill, criminalising wage theft, closing the labour hire loophole, setting minimum standards in the gig economy, Australia’s aviation industry.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 5 September 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Fair and sustainable standards for truck drivers

The Albanese Labor Government is taking action to ensure the trucking industry is safe, sustainable, and viable.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 5 September 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Closing loopholes that undercut pay and conditions for Australian workers

The Albanese Labor Government is supporting Australian workers by closing loopholes that undercut pay and conditions.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 4 September 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Interview - ABC AM with Sabra Lane

Subjects: Closing Loopholes Bill, criminalising wage theft, closing the labour hire loophole, the upcoming referendum.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 4 September 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Interview - ABC 7.30

Subjects: Closing Loopholes Bill, closing the labour hire loophole, wage theft, setting minimum standards for gig economy workers.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 4 September 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Albanese Labor Government to Close the labour Hire Loophole

The Albanese Labor Government will protect Australian workers from having their pay undercut – by closing the labour hire loophole. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 4 September 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

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