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2008

The selected years Media Releases are listed below. Select a month to see the releases for that month only.

2008 AFPC Federal Minimum Wage Determination

08 July, 2008 05:10PM Joint Media Release Julia Gillard

The Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC) has today announced an increase of $21.66 per week to the Federal Minimum Wage (FMW). The AFPC’s decision increases the FMW to $543.78 per week ($14.31 per hour) up from $522.12 per week ($13.74 per hour).

59 new Green Corps projects announced

07 July, 2008 05:31PM Media Release Brendan O'Connor

The Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor, today announced 59 Green Corps projects across Australia, providing new work experience opportunities for young people and also helping to improve their local environment.

Nine new Green Corps projects for Queensland

07 July, 2008 05:31PM Media Release Brendan O'Connor

Sand dune protection works at Alva Beach and beach enhancement works around the Sarina Catchment are part of the latest round of 11 new Green Corps projects in Queensland, announced today by the Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.

11 new Green Corps projects for Victoria

07 July, 2008 05:30PM Media Release Brendan O'Connor

Projects at Melbourne Zoo and Wodonga’s wetlands are just two of the 11 new Green Corps projects in Victoria, announced today by the Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.

Six new Green Corps projects for Tasmania

07 July, 2008 05:30PM Media Release Brendan O'Connor

Projects to restore and protect endangered flora and fauna species are part of the latest round of six new Green Corps projects, announced today by the Federal Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.

Five new Green Corps projects for South Australia

07 July, 2008 05:30PM Media Release Brendan O'Connor

Environmental works to halt degradation along the Murray River from Mannum to Wellington and works to reduce human impact at Mount Barker are two of the latest round of five new Green Corps projects for South Australia, announced today by the Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.

Three new Green Corps projects for the Territory

07 July, 2008 05:30PM Media Release Brendan O'Connor

Three new projects in Alice Springs, Darwin and Fred’s Pass are part of the latest round of Green Corps projects announced today by the Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.

19 new Green Corps projects for New South Wales

07 July, 2008 05:30PM Media Release Brendan O'Connor

Landcare upgrading in Lismore and a special plant nursery in the Blue Mountains are part of the latest round of 19 new Green Corps projects in New South Wales announced today by the Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.

Six new Green Corps Projects for Western Australia

07 July, 2008 05:30PM Media Release Brendan O'Connor

Environmental works to help Fairbridge Village become an internationally-listed EcoVillage and conservation works on the Peel Waterways System at Mandurah are two of the six new Western Australian Green Corps projects, announced today by the Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.

Boost for School Science Education

03 July, 2008 03:30PM Media Release Brendan O'Connor

Acting Education Minister, Brendan O’Connor, today announced extra funding for three school science programs, working towards providing Australian students with a world-class science education.

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