New ABS Labour Force Figures
Unemployment is back at record lows after 64,600 jobs were created in February 2023, new labour force figures show.
Interview - 5AA Mornings with Matthew Pantelis
Subjects: AUKUS; skills for submarine development; Skills Academy
Doorstop – Osborne, South Australia
Subjects: AUKUS; Downing of US drone; Australia-China relationship
Commonwealth and South Australia sign Submarine Cooperation Agreement
The Albanese Government and the Malinauskas Government have today signed a Cooperation Agreement, outlining our respective governments’ commitment to supporting the construction of Australia’s…
Nominations open for the 2023 Australian Training Awards
Outstanding individuals or businesses in the vocational education and training (VET) sector are the focus of the 2023 Australian Training Awards, which are now open for nominations.
Better data, faster
A bill introduced to Parliament today will support changes to speed up the collection of data from training providers in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
Work health and safety reforms pass the Senate
Negligent employers who expose workers to serious risks in the workplace will face tougher penalties under new Albanese Labor Government laws.
Appointments to Fair Work Commission Expert Panels
The Albanese Government is delivering on its promise to give the Fair Work Commission more power and expertise to address the gender pay gap.
Interview - ABC RN Breakfast with Patricia Karvelas
Subjects: Week ahead in Parliament, Voice to Parliament referendum, changes to superannuation, Newspoll results, tax policy, interest rate rises, cost of living, Australian content on television.…
Gender imbalance in workforce contributing to skills shortages
Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia shows that occupations with skills shortages are likely to have significant gender imbalance in their workforce, particularly towards male-dominated…
Liquidation of Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics
The Australian Government notes with disappointment the announcement that Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics is being liquidated.
Interview - Sky News with Kieran Gilbert
Subjects: Superannuation, silica ban, McDonald’s wage theft claim, Parliament workplace culture.