From the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations

The Hon Richard Dalla-Riva MLC

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Statement from Minister Dalla-Riva regarding CMI Industrial

Friday, 27 Apr 2012

We said the Coalition Government in Victoria would stand ready to assist in the restructure of CMI Industrial, and we have done so.

Gillard Government hides from the truth

Friday, 20 Apr 2012

The Gillard Government is undermining investment and employment growth by deliberately ignoring departmental advice on the need to include productivity in its Fair Work Act review, Victorian Minister for Employment and Industrial...

Commonwealth building and construction legislation: a recipe to take the economy backwards

Monday, 06 Feb 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government strongly opposes the Commonwealth's proposed building and construction legislation that would lead to an escalation of unlawful behaviour and misconduct within the construction industry.

Picket line violence unacceptable

Thursday, 10 Nov 2011

The violence and intimidation on a picket line at a Melbourne poultry plant is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated, Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Richard Dalla-Riva said today.

Victoria welcomes Fair Work Australia Qantas outcome

Monday, 31 Oct 2011

Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu and Industrial Relations Minister Richard Dalla-Riva today welcomed the decision by Fair Work Australia to terminate the industrial dispute at Qantas.

Funding for young people to train in hospitality

Monday, 24 Oct 2011

Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith and Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Richard Dalla-Riva announced funding of $40,000 over 12 months for St Kilda Youth Services to support implementation of the Hospitality Employment and...

Coalition convenes recruitment and consulting industry roundtable

Wednesday, 19 Oct 2011

Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Richard Dalla-Riva today convened the recruitment and consulting industry roundtable that will identify new opportunities for industry growth.

Strengthening economic and cultural links with Greece and Germany through skilled migration

Tuesday, 27 Sep 2011

Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Richard Dalla-Riva said employers would have the opportunity to find skilled workers from abroad through the Victorian Government's supported information sessions on skilled migration to be held in...

Secondary students have their right to work and freedom of choice protected

Monday, 26 Sep 2011

Victorian Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Richard Dalla-Riva has welcomed Fair Work Australia's final Determination to vary the General Retail Industry Award 2010 to allow for greater workplace flexibility for secondary...

Clem Newton-Brown proud to announce help for St Kilda’s disadvantaged young to find work

Thursday, 22 Sep 2011

Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Richard Dalla-Riva has asked the energetic Member for Prahran, Clem Newton-Brown, to announce and present a grant of $120,000 to St Kilda Youth Services (SKYS) to place 15 disadvantaged...

Victoria the only state to support and help achieve a more flexible workplace that benefits both young workers and the retail industry

Wednesday, 14 Sep 2011

Victorian Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Richard Dalla-Riva today welcomed a decision by the full bench of Fair Work Australia to support a variation to the General Retail Industry Award 2010 allowing for greater flexibility in...

Victorian businesses providing jobs to help young offenders get back on track

Monday, 15 Aug 2011

Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Richard Dalla-Riva together with the Minister for Corrections Andrew McIntosh today congratulated the YMCA Bridge Project and industry for supporting hundreds of young offenders re-build their...

Fair Work decision means greater employment opportunities for students

Monday, 20 Jun 2011

The Victorian Government welcomes Fair Work Australia's decision today to vary the General Retail Industry Award 2010 to allow for greater flexibility in minimum shifts for student casuals, Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Richard...

CFMEU’s history of defying the rule of law must stop

Thursday, 02 Jun 2011

Today's Federal Court decisions imposing fines and legal costs of $560,000 on the CFMEU highlight the culture of intimidation and coercion that persist in parts of the building and construction industry.

Statement from Minister Dalla-Riva on job losses at Heinz in Girgarre

Friday, 27 May 2011

Today's news of job losses at Heinz in Girgarre is extremely disappointing and there will be anxious days to come for many of the company's employees and their families.

Calling Victoria’s export champions

Friday, 06 May 2011

The Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva invited Victoria's exporting companies to apply for the prestigious 2011 Governor of Victoria Export Awards.

Coalition Government delivers $9.2 million boost for skilled and business migration

Tuesday, 03 May 2011

Skilled and business migration will be better targeted to address Victorian skills shortages through $9.2 million committed in the 2011-12 Victorian Budget, Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Richard Dalla-Riva said today.

Victoria backs bid to lower minimum retail shifts

Monday, 07 Mar 2011

The Victorian Government has backed a business community push to reduce the length of minimum shifts to make it easier for secondary school students to work casually in the retail industry.

Statement by Minister Richard Dalla-Riva

Thursday, 03 Mar 2011

The Labor Party has today used parliamentary privilege to make false and defamatory claims against me in the Parliament.