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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Independent review of the Federal Safety Commissioner
I am pleased to announce that Ms Marie Boland has been appointed to lead the Review of the Federal Safety Commissioner.
Press conference, NIDA, Sydney
SUBJECTS: 2023 Federal Budget funding for the arts, Australia’s national cultural policy ‘Revive’, APY Art Collective, Fair Work Commission, Australian content obligations for streaming.
Appointments to the Fair Work Commission
The Albanese Labor Government is taking the next step towards restoring balance to the Fair Work Commission.
Albanese Government delivering for workers
The Albanese Labor Government’s second Budget will improve workplace safety, introduce better protections for Pacific Island workers and help more job seekers find secure jobs.
Albanese Government to scrap ParentsNext program
Women around the country have been telling us that the former Government’s ParentsNext program is punitive, counterproductive and causes harm.
Labour Day March - Brisbane
Subjects: Family and domestic violence leave, legal pay rate, Queensland union movement, workplace relations reform.
International Day of Mourning, Sydney
Subjects: abestosis, silicosis, engineered stone
Appointment of Greg Vines as Comcare CEO
Today I announce the appointment of Mr Greg Vines as the new Chief Executive Officer of Comcare.
Government submission to the Fair Work Commission on minimum wage
Subjects: Fair Work Commission, wages, Annual Wage Review, Secure Jobs, Better Pay
Government's annual wage review submission
The Albanese Labor Government has recommended the Fair Work Commission ensures the real wages of Australia’s low-paid workers do not go backwards.
Appointments to the Fair Work Commission
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its promise to restore balance to the Fair Work Commission to give workers an equal voice in decisions that affect them.
Interview - Sky News AM Agenda with Laura Jayes
Subjects: annual wage review, migration figures