Amanda Rishworth

ALP Federal

AI Summary

• Annual real wages have increased for seven consecutive quarters under the Albanese Labor Government, marking the strongest growth in five years.
• Real wages rose 1.3% in the year to June 2025, with a wage price index growth of 3.4%.
• The government highlights significant job creation and initiatives to improve wages, particularly for low-paid workers, while acknowledging ongoing economic challenges.

AI Summary

• Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth announce significant growth in real wages, with a 1.3% increase over the past year, marking the strongest growth in five years.
• The Albanese government is focused on revitalising enterprise bargaining to ensure widespread wage increases across sectors and states.
• Chalmers highlights the third interest rate cut in six months as part of economic relief efforts, while also addressing the importance of productivity for long-term economic growth.

AI Summary

• Parliament debated key issues in workplace relations.
• Discussion included proposed reforms and their potential impact.
• Government and opposition perspectives on employment practices were presented.

AI Summary

• The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Bill 2025 was presented for its third reading.
• The bill aims to enhance protections for workers' penalty and overtime rates.
• Debate focused on the implications for both employee rights and employer responsibilities.

Local Algal Bloom Community Forum 🌊📢 Find out what’s happening and what’s next from government leaders and experts such as Chief Public Health Officer Professor Nicola Spurrier, and SARDI’s Professor Mike Steer. When: Tuesday 19 August Where: Hallett Cove R–12 School gym Time: 6 pm start Check the comments for the link to register.

A very successful Southern Football League - South Australia Under 11 Carnival 🏉 a great way for the next generation of grass roots football players to come together and play. Thanks to Happy Valley Football Club for hosting a very successful day.

The ABS has just released the latest wages data and it shows that real wages in Australia have grown by 1.3% over the year to June 2025. For 7 consecutive quarters wages under the Albanese Labor Government have grown.

#BREAKING: The member for Goldstein just spent 20mins talking about “sloppy drafting” in a theatrical effort to delay protections for low paid workers. Only to draft an amendment to refer our penalty rates legislation to a committee that doesn’t exist 😬 #auspol

Productivity rises when we equip people with the skills and training they need, to meet the roles our businesses need. Great ideas around the table at the Tertiary Productivity Summit with Andrew Giles, Jason Clare and Jerome Laxale MP Thanks to the many education providers, unions, and business groups who contributed to the discussion.

Our Government is focused on keeping unemployment low, reducing inflation and delivering better wages.