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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Protecting worker entitlements
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a better, fairer workplace relations system – with the passage of the Protecting Worker Entitlements Bill through Parliament today.
New ABS labour force figures
After a year in office the number of Australians in work remains at record highs under the Albanese Labor Government – and for the first time ever, the number of employed people in Australia…
Australia commits to international standards on child labour and stamping out violence and harassment at work
The Australian Government has ratified two international treaties that deliver greater workplace protection to vulnerable workers.
Doorstop - Woden Early Childcare Centre
Subjects: Secure Jobs, Better Pay laws, a better bargaining system, getting wages moving for early childhood educators, PALM scheme, closing the labour hire loophole.
Interview - ABC AM with Sabra Lane
Subjects: Multi-employer bargaining, Closing the labour hire loophole, getting wages moving again, RBA Governor.
A Better Bargaining System for Australian Workers
Australian workers now have access to a better workplace bargaining system that will help lift wages, improve job security and close the gender pay gap.
Interview - Sky News with Andrew Clennell
SUBJECTS: Secure Jobs Better Pay bargaining changes to take effect, closing the labour hire loophole, getting wages moving again, upcoming referendum.
Enhanced Protections and Safeguards for PALM scheme workers
The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening workplace protections for Pacific workers in Australia.
Australian Government to tackle worker exploitation
The Albanese Government will protect workers at risk of exploitation with a package of measures that target employers who seek to exploit temporary visa holders and ensure
Weekend Today with Jayne Azzopardi and Tim Davies
E&OE SUBJECTS: Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review decision, historic increase to the minimum wage and awards.
2GB Drive with Chris O'Keefe
E&OE SUBJECTS: Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review decision.
Press conference - Sydney
Subject: Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review decision.