Closing loopholes so workers don’t have to choose between their safety and their pay

As Workplace Relations Minister I believe in this fundamental principle: workers should never have to choose between their safety and their pay.

Release type: Op-Ed

Date: 19 October 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Address to Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry,  Employment, Education and Training Committee

The last time I spoke to this committee it was just after the Jobs and Skills Summit.

Release type: Speech

Date: 18 October 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Speech non-compete clauses: prevalence, impact, and policy implications.

Joint Treasury – e61 Institute Webinar

Release type: Speech

Date: 18 October 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

2023 Australian Training Awards Finalists announced

Australia’s best and brightest in vocational education and training (VET) have been recognised with the announcement of 75 finalists for the 2023 Australian Training Awards.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 18 October 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Interview - ABC Melbourne Drive with Ali Moore

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Subjects: National Skills Agreement, Fee-Free TAFE, Skills shortages.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 October 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

ABC News Afternoon Briefing with Greg Jennett

Topics: States and Territories sign new National Skills Agreement, Fee-Free TAFE, the Voice Referendum result.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 October 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Sky News with Tom Connell

Topics: Investment into VET sector, Care sector pay, Israel’s response to Gaza.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 October 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Media conference - Canberra Institute of Technology campus, Fyshwick

Subjects: National Skills Agreement; Fee-Free TAFE; Hamas-Israel Conflict; Voice to Parliament Referendum E&OE

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 October 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP
  • Andrew Barr MLA
  • Alicia Payne MP

Landmark National Skills Agreement to unlock billions

Last night's National Cabinet agreed to unlock billions of dollars to build Australian skills and prosperity.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 17 October 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP
  • The Hon Anthony Albanese MP

New Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer

Ms Marie Boland has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Safe Work Australia.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 13 October 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

2CC Canberra Drive Interview with Leon Delaney

SUBJECTS: Australian Centre for Evaluation and the commencement of online employment service trials, Productivity Commission report on slowing productivity, allegations of bullying and sexism at the…

Release type: Transcript

Date: 12 October 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

Speech - How rigorous evaluation can help improve Australia's employment services

Since 1998, NESA members have contributed to Australia’s economy and supported Australians into work through employment services.

Release type: Speech

Date: 12 October 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

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