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New project in the Hunter to help women access critical industry careers

The Albanese Government is partnering with local businesses to create pathways for women to enter traditionally male-dominated industries, with the launch of the EmpowerHer Pathways: See what…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 29 May 2025

Ministers:

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

Boosting jobs for women in clean energy and construction sectors

The Albanese Labor Government is supporting more women into clean energy and construction jobs through a new ‘by women for women’ apprentice mentoring program.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 21 May 2025

Ministers:

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

Backing a wage rise for low-paid workers

The Albanese Labor Government is backing another pay rise for low-paid workers to help with the cost of living.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 16 May 2025

Ministers:

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

More jobs, low unemployment and lower inflation under Labor

The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver more jobs, with ABS Labour Force data today showing a record number of Australians in paid work and unemployment remaining low.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 15 May 2025

Ministers:

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

A year and a half of annual real wages growth

New data released by the Australia Bureau of Statistics shows that annual real wages have grown for 18 months in a row under the Albanese Labor Government.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 14 May 2025

Ministers:

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

Appointment as new Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations

I thank the Prime Minister for appointing me as Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and am honoured to continue to serve in an Albanese Labor Cabinet.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 12 May 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Draft Blueprint for future of construction industry released

In an historic step forward for the Australian construction industry, representatives of construction firms, workers and government have agreed to release a draft blueprint for the industry's…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 27 March 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt
  • The Hon Ed Husic MP
  • The Hon Catherine King MP

New data shows Labor’s workplace relations reforms delivering higher wages

New data released today shows how the Albanese Government’s workplace relations changes have lifted wages for tens of thousands of Australian workers.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 27 March 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Cracking down on non-compete clauses to boost wages and productivity

The Albanese Government is taking action to stop unfair non‑compete clauses that are holding back Australian workers from switching to better, higher‑paying jobs.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 25 March 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jim Chalmers MP
  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt
  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

Unemployment remains low under Labor

Low unemployment has continued under the Albanese Government, according to ABS Labour Force figures for February released today.   

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 20 March 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jim Chalmers MP
  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Report find Albanese Government delivers lowest average unemployment rate in over 50 years

A new report, released today, has found that the Albanese Government has delivered Australia’s lowest average unemployment rate in over 50 years.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 20 March 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt
  • The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

$20,000 pay rises for flight attendants from Labor’s Same Job, Same Pay laws

More than 750 Qantas domestic flight attendants will receive significant pay rises as part of an agreement reached under the Albanese Labor Government’s Same Job Same Pay (SJSP) laws.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 17 March 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

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