Senator the Hon Murray Watt

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 Patricia Karvelas - ABC RN Breakfast

Subjects: World-leading social media reform for kids; Senate passing bills; Government agenda; Nature Positive legislation; cost of living measures.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 29 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Doorstop interview - Canberra

Subjects: Albanese Government successfully passes more than 30 important reforms through Parliament; EPA; Cost of living.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 29 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Interview with Emma Rebellato - ABC News Breakfast

Subjects: World-leading social media ban passes parliament, Albanese Government successfully passes more than 30 important reforms through parliament, Parliament due to return in 2025.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 29 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Interview with Peter Stefanovic - Sky News First Edition

Subjects: World-leading social media reform for kids; Senate passing bills; Government agenda; Secure Jobs Better Pay submissions.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 29 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Interview with Ashleigh Gillon - Sky News

Subjects: John Setka; Final day of Parliament; Senator Thorpe.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 28 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Right to disconnect earns 2024 Macquarie Dictionary mention

The Albanese Government’s Right to Disconnect law has scored a nod in the Macquarie Dictionary’s 2024 Word of the Year, re-affirming the importance of helping Australians to improve their…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 26 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

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.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 25 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

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.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 22 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

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.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 21 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

Interview with Tom Elliott - 3AW Mornings

Subjects: CFMEU; Coalition and Senator Payman teaming up on CFMEU motion.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 20 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

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.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 15 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt

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;…

Release type: Transcript

Date: 15 November 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Murray Watt