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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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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Jobs keep growing under Albanese Government
More jobs are being created in Australia, with job numbers continuing to grow according to the latest Labour Force Survey data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Four quarters of annual real wage growth under Labor
New data released by the ABS today shows that real wages have now grown for four consecutive quarters under the Albanese Labor Government.
Minimum hours changes making a difference for PALM scheme workers
The Australian Government’s new minimum hours requirement is delivering for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme workers, with recent checks showing employers are complying with the…
Albanese Government backs regional aviation
The Albanese Government continues to support critical regional aviation services, today announcing it will provide financing of up to $80 million to keep Rex’s regional routes running during…
Northern Territory to welcome PALM scheme workers via early childhood education and care pilot
Workers from Papua New Guinea will have the opportunity to work and train in the Australian early childhood sector, under a Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme pilot announced today at…
New program launches to support parents into work
Parent Pathways - a new service that provides personalised pre-employment support to eligible parents and carers of young children - has been launched by the Albanese Government.
Press conference, Adelaide
Subjects: The Albanese Government’s Same Job, Same Pay changes coming into effect; Qantas.
Albanese Labor Government closes labour hire loophole, delivering pay rises for more than 3000 workers
From today thousands of labour hire workers will start receiving a substantial pay rise thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Same Jobs, Same Pay changes.
Press conference, Brisbane
SUBJECTS: The Albanese Government’s Same Job, Same Pay changes coming into effect; Nuclear; Qantas.
Australia joins global conventions to protect workers' rights and safety
Australia has now ratified all ten International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Fundamental Conventions, reaffirming the Albanese Government’s commitment to protect workers’ rights and safety.