The Hon Jim Chalmers MP
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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.
Unemployment falls and thousands more jobs created
New figures today show unemployment is down again, 1.2 million jobs have now been created under the Albanese Government, and in the past month alone 55,000 new full-time jobs have been created.
Unemployment steady in face of global uncertainty
New jobs data shows Australia’s labour market remains resilient in the face of increased global uncertainty and volatility.
More jobs and low unemployment under Labor
ABS Labour Force Survey figures released today confirm that a record 14,641,400 Australians are in work and the unemployment rate, at 4.2 per cent, remains historically low.
Strongest annual real wages growth in five years
New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that annual real wages have now grown for seven consecutive quarters under the Albanese Labor Government.
Consultation on reforms to non-compete clauses to boost wages and productivity
The Government is taking the next step in reforming non‑compete clauses that are holding back Australian workers from switching to better, higher‑paying jobs.
Low unemployment and high participation under Labor
ABS Labour Force Survey figures released today show that employment has risen by 1,135,600 (or 8.4 per cent) under the Albanese Labor Government over the last three years, a higher rate…
National Minimum Wage to rise 3.5 per cent following Annual Wage Review
The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel today announced the National Minimum Wage and award wages will increase by 3.5 per cent from 1 July 2025, following the 2024-25 Annual Wage Review.
Backing a wage rise for low-paid workers
The Albanese Labor Government is backing another pay rise for low-paid workers to help with the cost of living.
More jobs, low unemployment and lower inflation under Labor
The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver more jobs, with ABS Labour Force data today showing a record number of Australians in paid work and unemployment remaining low.
A year and a half of annual real wages growth
New data released by the Australia Bureau of Statistics shows that annual real wages have grown for 18 months in a row under the Albanese Labor Government.