Senator the Hon Murray Watt
- Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
Senator the Hon Murray Watt was sworn in as Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations on 29 July 2024.
Filter Murray Watt's releases
Safety in the spotlight this National Asbestos Awareness Week
This National Asbestos Awareness Week (25 November to 1 December), the Albanese Government recognises the deadly impact of asbestos on the lives of Australians.
Interview with Natalie Barr - Sunrise
SUBJECTS: Woolworths pay dispute; cost of living; social media ban on under 16s including penalties for Big Tech companies; Coalition’s backflip on student caps.
IR expert appointed to deliver construction industry blueprint
The Albanese Government has engaged Dr Rod Harrison to work with National Construction and Industry Forum (NCIF) members to develop a blueprint for the building and construction industry.
Interview with Tom Elliott - 3AW Mornings
Subjects: CFMEU; Coalition and Senator Payman teaming up on CFMEU motion.
Interview with Matthew Pantelis - FIVEAA Mornings
Subjects: Jobs keep growing under the Albanese Government; AUKUS; Nuclear; Albanese Government's electoral reform package; US tariffs; Kevin Rudd.
Interview with Emma Rebellato - ABC News Breakfast
Subjects: Jobs keep growing under the Albanese Government; Albanese Government's electoral reform package; UN resolution recognising permanent sovereignty of Palestinians over natural resources;…
Interview with Patricia Karvelas - ABC RN Breakfast
Subjects: Jobs keep growing under the Albanese Government; Albanese Government's electoral reform package; Kevin Rudd.
Address to Australian Services Union National Conference 2024
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Radio interview, 6PR Mornings, Perth, with Gary Adshead
Subjects: jobs and wages keep growing under Albanese Government; skills shortages; Free TAFE; Trump administration; Kevin Rudd.
Press conference, Perth
Subjects: jobs and wages keep growing under Albanese Government; sheep industry; AWU National Conference; Wayne Swan; Kevin Rudd.
Interview with Greg Jennett, ABC Afternoon Briefing
Subjects: jobs and wages keep growing under Albanese Government; age restrictions for social media; Kevin Rudd.
Address to the Australian Workers Union National Conference 2024
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