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Same Job Same Pay growing wages for Australian workers

The Albanese Labor Government’s landmark Same Job Same Pay changes are delivering significant wage rises for workers across the economy, by making sure those working as labour hire are not paid…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 17 January 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Lowest average unemployment in half a century under Labor

Today’s jobs figures show the Albanese Government has the lowest average unemployment of any government in fifty years at the same time as inflation is down and wages are up. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 16 January 2025

Ministers:

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

More than 100,000 Free TAFE enrolments in Queensland

Free TAFE continues to deliver cost-of-living relief and valuable skills to Queenslanders, as the latest data shows more than 109,000 enrolments across the sunshine state between January 2023 and…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 16 January 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Free TAFE removing cost barriers for priority skills courses

Australians looking to upskill in priority areas will have access to more cost-of-living support in 2025, as the Albanese Government’s Free TAFE program expands to more courses.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 1 January 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Thank you drivers this holiday season

Rideshare and taxi drivers will be working around the clock this holiday season to keep Australians safe and get them where they need to go.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 21 December 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Australians now have the right to disconnect from work this festive period

This summer, for the first time, eligible employees in Australia have a right to disconnect and take their festive break without the pressure of responding to unreasonable contact from their boss…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 20 December 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Casuals - remember your rights this festive season

With Christmas and Boxing Day sales now just days away, it’s a timely reminder that all workers deserve to be treated with respect, paid their lawful entitlements, and are made aware of their…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 19 December 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Pilot program to drive gender equality in Australian workplaces

The Albanese Government is supporting new ways to help make workplaces safer, more respectful and more equitable for women in traditionally male-dominated sectors, through…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 19 December 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher
  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Streamlining Norfolk's employment and VET services

The Australian Government is committed to supporting Norfolk Islanders build their future, with a new streamlined employment and VET assistance program to roll out from July 1 next year.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 19 December 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt
  • The Hon Kristy McBain
  • David Smith MP

Next generation of housing workforce to be trained at new TAFE Centre of Excellence

The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are investing a combined $50 million to establish the Melbourne Polytechnic Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence – the first dedicated…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 17 December 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Gayle Tierney MP

Local Jobs Hub boosts Vic job opportunities

The Albanese Government will partner with the Allan Labor Government to pilot a new Local Jobs Hub, to help more people get jobs near where they live and give local businesses a pipeline of…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 17 December 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt
  • The Hon Vicki Ward MP

2024 marks wins for workers

2024 has been a big year for workers’ wages and conditions, with big improvements to both this calendar year. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 16 December 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

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