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.
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Draft Blueprint for future of construction industry released
In an historic step forward for the Australian construction industry, representatives of construction firms, workers and government have agreed to release a draft blueprint for the industry's…
New data shows Labor’s workplace relations reforms delivering higher wages
New data released today shows how the Albanese Government’s workplace relations changes have lifted wages for tens of thousands of Australian workers.
Cracking down on non-compete clauses to boost wages and productivity
The Albanese Government is taking action to stop unfair non‑compete clauses that are holding back Australian workers from switching to better, higher‑paying jobs.
Address to the 13th Occupational Health and Safety Leaders Australia Summit
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Interview with Tom Lowrey – ABC Afternoon Briefing
Subjects: Federal Budget; Coalition's work from home policy; Coalition's plan to cut the public service.
Unemployment remains low under Labor
Low unemployment has continued under the Albanese Government, according to ABS Labour Force figures for February released today.
Doorstop - Gold Coast
SUBJECTS: ABS Labour Force data; Job creation under the Albanese Government.
Interview with Sally Sara - ABC RN Breakfast
Subjects: Jobs and employment trends; CFMEU
Report find Albanese Government delivers lowest average unemployment rate in over 50 years
A new report, released today, has found that the Albanese Government has delivered Australia’s lowest average unemployment rate in over 50 years.
$20,000 pay rises for flight attendants from Labor’s Same Job, Same Pay laws
More than 750 Qantas domestic flight attendants will receive significant pay rises as part of an agreement reached under the Albanese Labor Government’s Same Job Same Pay (SJSP) laws.
New Government action to help tradies get paid on time and in full
The Albanese Labor Government is taking further action to help ensure tradies and subcontractors in the construction industry are paid on time and in full.Our immediate actions are:
New program to level the playing field for women in Australian workplaces
The Albanese Government is making workplaces safer, more respectful and more equitable for women, particularly for those working in traditionally male-dominated industries, with 11 new projects…