Murray Watt

Murray Watt

politician Australia

Murray Watt is an Australian politician and member of the Australian Labor Party, currently serving as the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. He has gained attention for his involvement in the airline sector, particularly regarding the influence of unions on corporate governance, and has been vocal about the hiring practices at Virgin Australia following the controversial tenure of its former executives.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
7 wks
Reach
302,089
Power
16,348$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 8 5.50 0.70% +70% 25,499,884 302,089 $1,380,000 16,348$
Totals 8 25,499,884 302,089 $1,380,000 16,348$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Jeff Angel, of environment group Boomerang Alliance, said environment, packaging and waste groups were pushing federal Environment Minister Murray Watt for national, mandatory regulation of packaging. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Waste experts call for government ban on supermarket trays

Australia Australia: Murray Watt, the Environment Minister, acknowledged the need for greater scrutiny in the management of the Robust program. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Chief executive Stuart Minchin grilled over $96m website

Australia Australia: Murray Watt is the Minister for the Environment and Water mentioned in the context of the Coalition's response to the government's energy handling. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Nationals object to Labor's bill, risking Coalition split

Australia Australia: Environment Minister Murray Watt held a press conference to try to increase pressure for the minor party’s support. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Albanese government offers Greens deal sweetener to pass environment laws

Australia Australia: Murray Watt was the Commonwealth environment minister during the first coal mine approval under his tenure. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Ulan coal mine extension approval cancelled by NSW Land and Environment Court

Australia Australia: Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt urged bureau chief executive Peter Stone to consider feedback on the website. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Bureau of Meteorology’s new website failings illustrated through two radar images of same storm