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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Fairer Fuel Determination
Today I made a determination that will allow the Fair Work Commission to expedite its consideration of the Transport Workers’ Union and the Australian Road Transport Industrial Organisation’s…
Doorstop - Parliament House, Canberra
Topics: Conflict in the Middle East.
Interview with Natalie Barr - Sunrise, Channel Seven
Topics: Middle East conflict; Queensland oil field proposal; Fuel supplies.
Notification of fairer fuel consultation
The Albanese Government’s Fairer Fuel amendments passed the Federal Parliament last week.
Doubling of PALM training supports workers and employers for the long term, here and abroad
The Albanese Government is helping more than 31,000 Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme workers receive extra training to build skills and support long‑term employability.
Fairer Fuel Bill passes Parliament
Labor’s Fairer Fuel Bill has today passed Federal Parliament, which will help truckies and transport operators deal with fuel price rises…
Defence giant backs Breaking Barriers project for women's careers in trades
The Albanese Government is backing a project to strengthen pathways for women into high‑skill defence manufacturing roles critical to Australia’s future workforce.
Doorstop Interview - Adelaide
SUBJECTS: Key Apprenticeship Program; Fuel; Housing; Construction; Skills shortages.
2026 kicks off with thousands of new housing construction apprentices
More than 4,000 Australians have begun housing construction apprenticeships in the first two months of 2026 while being supported by $10,000 incentive payments under the Albanese Government’s Key…
Doorstop interview, Canberra Airport
Topics: Real Wage Increase; Fuel.
Annual Wage Review submission supports wage increases for millions of workers
The Albanese Government is backing another pay rise for minimum wage and award-reliant workers to help with the cost of living.
ABC News Afternoon Briefing with Patricia Karvelas
Topics: wage increases and inflation; fuel supply concerns; ABC’s industrial action