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30,000 and counting: Parent Pathways hits major milestone

More than 30,000 parents across Australia have now received help towards their education and employment goals through the Albanese Labor Government’s Parent Pathways program. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 6 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
  • The Hon Patrick Gorman MP

Happy 3rd Birthday to Free TAFE

This January marks a new milestone for Free TAFE, with the program celebrating three years since its introduction Australia wide by the Albanese Government.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 31 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

South Australia signs on for clean energy training funding

The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments have signed a new agreement to deliver South Australia’s share of the Clean Energy Capital Investment Fund, with up to $3.9 million to be invested in…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 30 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Training excellence for Queensland: $2.4million Applied Research Grants to boost clean energy and disability workforces

$2.4 million in applied research grants now open to support workforce skills development.Funding will support innovative vocational education and training in…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 29 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Rosslyn Bates MP

Seacare Authority appoints long-term chairperson

Darren Kavanagh has been appointed chairperson of the Seacare Authority for a five-year term which commenced 22 January 2026.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 28 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Enterprise bargaining boosts wages for millions of Australian workers

Workers covered by enterprise agreements are enjoying the strongest wages growth in the nation, as the Albanese Labor Government’s reforms continue to help Australians earn more.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 26 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Latest data shows record number of Australians in work

Australia’s job market continues to deliver strong outcomes under the Albanese Government, with a record number of people in work, and the unemployment rate remaining low.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 22 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jim Chalmers MP
  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Make your plan for Australia Day

As Australia Day 2026 approaches, Australians are encouraged to visit…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 10 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Patrick Gorman MP

Secretary of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

The Secretary of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Ms Natalie James, will conclude her term as Secretary on 18 January 2026.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 16 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Independent review of Comcare legislation released

The Australian Government has released the independent review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, the legislation underpinning the Comcare workers’ compensation scheme.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 12 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Unemployment rate steady at historic lows

New data from the ABS Labour Force Survey shows Australia’s labour market remains resilient.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jim Chalmers MP
  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

More than 3.2million Australians' student debt now cut by 20 per cent

We promised it and we have delivered it. More than 3.2 million Australians have now had their student debt cut by 20 per cent. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP

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