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
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
75,784
Power
3,818$
Sentiment
4.24
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 4 4.75 0.20% +10% 25,499,884 55,489 $1,380,000 3,003$
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 4,822,233 2,124 $210,000 93$
United Kingdom 1 4.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,171 $2,700,000 723$
Totals 6 98,208,128 75,784 $4,290,000 3,819$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Employment Minister Murray Watt will outline the new workplace commitment on Saturday. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Unions demand new wage theft tribunal; Labor vows to stop penalty rate changes

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Murray Watt, the Employment Minister, criticized Peter Dutton's changing stance on the policy. 4

BBC: Australia opposition leader ditches plan to end work from home

Australia Australia: Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt is involved in the discussion about banning non-compete agreements. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Non-compete clauses to be banned

Australia Australia: Workplace Minister Murray Watt condemned the CFMEU and forced it into administration last year for bullying, thuggery and violence against women. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: CFMEU-aligned fund receives $5.5m grant to encourage women in construction

Australia Australia: Workplace Minister Murray Watt will refer allegations of criminality by members of the CFMEU to federal police. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: CFMEU domestic violence allegations referred to police by Murray Watt

Australia Australia: Workplace Minister Murray Watt said a Coalition government would quickly scrap government workers’ right to disconnect. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald: Public servants to have right repealed under Coalition government