The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
- Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP was sworn in as Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations on 13 May 2025.
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Latest data shows record number of Australians in work
Australia’s job market continues to deliver strong outcomes under the Albanese Government, with a record number of people in work, and the unemployment rate remaining low.
Interview with Sarah Abo, The Today Show, Channel Nine
Topics: Hate Laws; One Nation Polls.
Secretary of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
The Secretary of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Ms Natalie James, will conclude her term as Secretary on 18 January 2026.
Independent review of Comcare legislation released
The Australian Government has released the independent review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, the legislation underpinning the Comcare workers’ compensation scheme.
Press Conference, Adelaide
Topics: Australian labour market and economy.
Interview with Natalie Barr - Sunrise, Channel Seven
Topics: Travel entitlements.
More help to get people into jobs for Frankston and Broadmeadows
The Albanese Labor Government, in collaboration with the Victorian Allan Labor Government, are supporting employment hubs being delivered in Victoria, to help more Victorians into work.
$28.5 million to extend workplace program to tackle gender inequality and to close the gender pay gap
The Albanese Labor Government is investing in women’s economic equality and security – with $28.5 million to extend the Advancing Gender Equality in Gender Segregated Industries grant program for…
Interview with Sylvia Jeffreys - The Today Show, Channel Nine
Topics: Communications Minister’s travel; under-16 social media ban; 72-hour job trials.
Closing Loopholes Review
Former Fair Work Commissioner Ms Susan Booth has been appointed to conduct an independent statutory review of the Closing Loopholes reforms.
Apprentice support in key sectors extended
The Albanese Labor Government is extending its $5,000 financial incentive for employers who engage apprentices in the Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP) sectors of housing and new energy.
Peter Hampton appointed for further term at Fair Work Commission
Peter Hampton will remain in a key role at the Fair Work Commission for a further two years, after being appointed to an Acting Deputy President role.