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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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.
Doorstop Interview, Canberra
Subjects: One year anniversary of Parent Pathways, successful outcomes of the program.
Doorstop - Parliament House, Canberra
Topics: Minimum standards for food delivery drivers in Australia.
Interview with Sarah Abo, The Today Show, Channel Nine
Topics: Parliament preparing for China official’s visit; AUKUS relations; Youth violence in schools.
Parent Pathway to job success celebrates first anniversary
Thousands of parents and carers across Australia have benefitted from the Albanese Labor Government’s tailored support program “Parent Pathways”, which links participants to education…
Press Conference, Adelaide
Topics: Same Job, Same Pay legislation; Medicare; COP31; climate change action.
Thousands of Australian workers get more pay under Same Job Same Pay laws
Thousands of workers across the country have benefitted from pay increases in the first year of the Albanese Labor Government’s landmark Same Job Same Pay laws.
Interview with Karl Stefanovic, The Today Show, Channel Nine
KARL STEFANOVIC, HOST: Well, the Coalition will begin working on tougher screening measures for migrants as new polling reveals Australians are now more worried…
Longest run of annual real wages growth in almost a decade
New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that annual real wages have now grown for eight consecutive quarters.
Press Conference, Perth
Topics: ABS wages growth figures, EPBC reforms, FIRB, Austal, GST, social media.