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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New laws to help coal workers access long service leave
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering long-overdue reforms to help more coal industry workers access the long service leave they’ve earned.
Delivering real change for Australians on July 1
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering real change for Australians, with a suite of cost-of-living measures starting on 1 July 2026, including more tax cuts, a full six months of…
New financial year brings higher wages for millions of workers
Millions of Australian workers will get a pay rise from today, with increases to the National Minimum Wage and modern award wages coming into effect.
Enterprise bargaining delivering stronger wage growth for workers
New data reveals that enterprise agreements are delivering higher wage increases as the Albanese Labor Government’s reforms continue to help Australians earn more.
Value of VET goes beyond qualifications
New research has shown that even partial completion of Vocational Education and Training (VET) is delivering real outcomes for Australians, equipping people with practical, job‑ready skills that…
Press conference - Parliament House
Topics: Labour Force Data; Enterprise Bargaining; Cooperative Workplaces Legislation.
Australia’s job market remains resilient
The latest jobs data shows Australia’s labour market remains resilient, even as global economic pressures continue.
Doorstop interview - Parliament House
Topics: Increase to the minimum award wage and national minimum wage; Paid Parental Leave; One Nation.
Interview with Nikolai Beilharz, ABC Adelaide Drive
Topics: Employment Services Reform
Interview with Karl Stefanovic, The Today Show, Channel Nine
Topics: Senate inquiry into tax changes; RBA interest rate call; fuel excise
Interview with Andrew Clennell -Sunday Agenda, Sky News
Topics: TAX SYSTEM REFORM; ONE NATION; MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE; AUKUS; FAIR WORK COMMISSION.
Reforms to bolster the Fair Work Commission
The Albanese Government has introduced legislation to enable the Fair Work Commission to more effectively perform its vital functions in the context of increased…