Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash
- Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business
Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash was sworn in as Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business on 29 May 2019.
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Seasonal work incentives offer fresh approach
The Turnbull Government today launched the Seasonal Work Incentives Trial which offers a range of incentives for unemployed people to undertake seasonal horticultural work to help them gain…
On the right PaTH – Businesses hire 5,000 young Australians
More than 5,000 young Australians have gained jobs under the ‘Hire’ element of the Turnbull Government’s Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) program.
Permanent Employment Facilitator appointed to assist retrenched workers in Latrobe Valley
The Turnbull Government today announced that Mr Luke Arber has been appointed as the permanent Employment Facilitator for Gippsland to assist those affected by the closure of the Hazelwood Power…
Unemployment drops to lowest in over four years
Strong jobs figures released today by the Australian Bureau of
Turnbull Government delivers Employment Facilitator for Mandurah region
The Turnbull Government today announces funding for an Employment Facilitator for the Mandurah region in Western Australia to provide intensive support to local residents to help find…
Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review
The Fair Work Commission has today increased the national minimum wage rate by 3.3 per cent, from 1 July 2017. The national minimum wage rate applies to approximately 200,000 workers.
Fair Work Commission transitional arrangements for Sunday penalty rates
The independent Fair Work Commission today released its decision on transitional arrangements that will apply to its recent decision on penalty rates.
Appointments to Security of Payments Group
The Turnbull Government has appointed 11 members to the Security of Payments Working Group.
Interview with Ben Fordham, 2GB
E&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECT: ParentsNext
Labour force figures - April
Employment figures released today by the ABS are encouraging, yet highlight the need to continue the Turnbull Government’s unwavering focus on economic growth and job creation.
Consultation on reforms to stop misuse of employee entitlements scheme
The Government is seeking public comment on its consultation paper on reforms to stop corporate misuse of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG) scheme.
A fairer welfare system that supports more people into work
You can view this media release on the Department of Human Services' Media Centre