The Hon Tony Burke MP

The Hon Tony Burke MP

  • Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
  • Minister for the Arts

The Hon Tony Burke MP was Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations from 1 June 2022 to 29 July 2024.

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New ABS Labour Force Figures

If anyone still needed proof that low wages won’t fix themselves – today’s labour force figures show the case is closed.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 17 November 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Transcript — National Press Club address

SUBJECTS: Multi-employer bargaining; wages; workforce casualisation.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 16 November 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

A welcome pick-up in wages, but more work to be done

The Albanese Government welcomes new figures today showing wages growing at their fastest pace in more than 9 years.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 16 November 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jim Chalmers MP
  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Fair Work Commission intervention

That is why we have intervened in the Fair Work Commission’s case to argue this action should be terminated.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 16 November 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Interview, 2GB Breakfast with Ben Fordham

E&OE 

Release type: Transcript

Date: 15 November 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Acting President appointed to the Fair Work Commission

Today I announce the appointment of Adam Hatcher SC as the Acting President to the Fair Work Commission (FWC).

Release type: Media Release

Date: 10 November 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Doorstop interview - Parliament House Canberra

Subjects: Industrial relations reforms.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 10 November 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Interview - ABC RN Breakfast with Patricia Karvelas

E&OE Subjects: Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislation.  

Release type: Transcript

Date: 8 November 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Justice Iain Ross

The Government notes today’s notice of resignation from Justice Iain Ross as President of the Fair Work Commission with understanding and immense appreciation for his years of service.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 7 November 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP
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Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill amendments

The Albanese Labor Government will adopt a range of amendments to the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill after a week of constructive consultations with business groups, unions and experts.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 7 November 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

Interview - Sky News Sunday Agenda with Andrew Clennell

Subjects: multi-employer bargaining; wage increases in aged care; energy prices

Release type: Transcript

Date: 6 November 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP

A pay rise for aged care workers

Aged care workers are in line for a much deserved pay rise because of the advocacy of unions, the sector and the Albanese Labor Government.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 4 November 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP
  • The Hon Mark Butler MP
  • The Hon Anika Wells MP