Who is the industrial relations minister? Federal and every state
Current industrial relations ministers in every Australian parliament, with office addresses and shadow ministers.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the industrial relations portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. 7 of the nine currently have a minister whose title covers industrial relations. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Employment and Industrial Relations ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Amanda RishworthALP · Member for Kingston | Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations | PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | Sophie CotsisALP · Member for Canterbury | Minister for Industrial Relations | Suites 201 & 202 Level 2, 308-312 Beamish Street, Campsie NSW 2194Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Colin BrooksALP · Member for Bundoora | Minister for Industrial RelationsAlso: Treasurer | PO Box 79, Bundoora VIC 3083Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Ros BatesLNP · Member for Mudgeeraba | Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training | PO Box 897, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Jarrod BleijieLNP · Member for Kawana | Minister for Industrial RelationsAlso: Deputy Premier; Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning | PO Box 1200, Buddina QLD 4575Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Simone McGurkALP · Member for Fremantle | Minister for Industrial RelationsAlso: Minister for Creative Industries; Minister for Heritage; Minister for Aged Care and Seniors; Minister for Women | PO Box 912, Fremantle WA 6959Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Kyam MaherALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for Industrial RelationsAlso: Deputy Premier; Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Attorney-General; Minister for Arts; Special Minister of State | Parliament House, Adelaide SA 5000Parliament House | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Michael PetterssonALP · Member for Yerrabi | Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial RelationsAlso: Minister for Children, Youth and Families; Minister for Multicultural Affairs; Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and the Night-Time Economy; Minister for Business and Industry | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
No minister in Tasmania and Northern Territory has industrial relations in their title right now. There, the work usually sits with another minister (see "Also relevant" below), or it isn't a responsibility of that level of government.
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for industrial relations?
Most private-sector workplace law (the Fair Work Act, minimum wages, awards) is federal. State and territory industrial relations ministers usually cover their own public servants, workplace safety regulators and workers' compensation. Some states also have a separate minister for jobs or work health and safety.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Employment and Industrial Relations ministers by parliament
Federal industrial relations minister
The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations in the federal government is Amanda Rishworth (ALP, Member for Kingston). Write to them at PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Jane Hume (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations.
New South Wales industrial relations minister
The Minister for Industrial Relations in New South Wales is Sophie Cotsis (ALP, Member for Canterbury). Write to them at Suites 201 & 202 Level 2, 308-312 Beamish Street, Campsie NSW 2194.
In opposition, James Wallace (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations.
Victoria industrial relations minister
The Minister for Industrial Relations in Victoria is Colin Brooks (ALP, Member for Bundoora), who is also Treasurer. Write to them at PO Box 79, Bundoora VIC 3083.
In opposition, Brad Rowswell (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations. On the crossbench, Aiv Puglielli (GRN) is Spokesperson for Workers' Rights.
Queensland industrial relations minister
The Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training in Queensland is Ros Bates (LNP, Member for Mudgeeraba). Write to them at PO Box 897, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213.
The Minister for Industrial Relations in Queensland is Jarrod Bleijie (LNP, Member for Kawana), who is also Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning. Write to them at PO Box 1200, Buddina QLD 4575.
In opposition, Grace Grace (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations.
Western Australia industrial relations minister
The Minister for Industrial Relations in Western Australia is Simone McGurk (ALP, Member for Fremantle), who is also Minister for Creative Industries, Minister for Heritage, Minister for Aged Care and Seniors and Minister for Women. Write to them at PO Box 912, Fremantle WA 6959.
In opposition, Steve Thomas (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations.
South Australia industrial relations minister
The Minister for Industrial Relations in South Australia is Kyam Maher (ALP, Member of the Legislative Council), who is also Deputy Premier, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Arts and Special Minister of State. Write to them at Parliament House, Adelaide SA 5000.
In opposition, Ben Hood (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector.
Australian Capital Territory industrial relations minister
The Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations in the Australian Capital Territory is Michael Pettersson (ALP, Member for Yerrabi), who is also Minister for Children, Youth and Families, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and the Night-Time Economy and Minister for Business and Industry. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, Ed Cocks (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Private Sector Employment and Industrial Relations.
Shadow industrial relations ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on industrial relations and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Jane HumeLIB · Senator for Victoria | Shadow Minister for Employment and Industrial RelationsAlso: Deputy Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Productivity and Deregulation | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | James WallaceLIB · Member for Hornsby | Shadow Minister for Industrial RelationsAlso: Shadow Minister for Government Procurement | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Brad RowswellLIB · Member for Sandringham | Shadow Minister for Industrial RelationsAlso: Shadow Minister for Education; Shadow Minister for Government Services | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Grace GraceALP · Member for McConnel | Shadow Minister for Industrial RelationsAlso: Shadow Minister for Trade; Shadow Minister for Olympic and Paralympic Games; Shadow Minister for Racing | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Steve ThomasLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Industrial RelationsAlso: Shadow Minister for Energy | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Ben HoodLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Public SectorAlso: Shadow Treasurer; Shadow Minister for Small and Family Business; Shadow Minister for Energy and Mining | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Ella HaddadALP · Member for Clark | Shadow Minister for Workplace RelationsAlso: Shadow Attorney-General; Shadow Minister for Justice & Integrity; Shadow Minister for Equality | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | Ed CocksLIB · Member for Murrumbidgee | Shadow Minister for Private Sector Employment and Industrial RelationsAlso: Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs; Shadow Treasurer | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Aiv PuglielliGRN · Member for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region | Spokesperson for Workers' RightsAlso: Spokesperson for Legal Cannabis and Drug Harm Reduction; Spokesperson for LGBTIQA+ Equality; Spokesperson for Economic Justice and Consumer Rights; Spokesperson for Young People; Spokesperson for Free Uni and TAFE | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Rosalie WoodruffGRN · Member for Franklin | Greens Spokesperson for Workplace Health and RelationsAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Aboriginal Affairs; Greens Spokesperson for Forests; Greens Spokesperson for LGBTIQA+; Greens Spokesperson for Marine Environment | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalGovernment | Patrick GormanALP · Member for Perth | Assistant Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations | Write |
| FederalOpposition | Zoe McKenzieLIB · Member for Flinders | Shadow Assistant Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Mark ButtigiegALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Parliamentary Secretary for Industrial Relations; Parliamentary Secretary for Work Health and Safety | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Stephanie Di PasquaLIB · Member for Drummoyne | Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Jobs & Small Business | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Tim JamesLIB · Member for Willoughby | Shadow Minister for Fair Trading, Work Health and Safety and Building | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Stephen KamperALP · Member for Rockdale | Minister for Jobs and Tourism | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Eleni PetinosLIB · Member for Miranda | Shadow Minister for Jobs | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Steve DimopoulosALP · Member for Oakleigh | Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Melissa HorneALP · Member for Williamstown | Minister for Jobs | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Cindy McLeishLIB · Member for Eildon | Shadow Minister for WorkSafe and TAC | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Bridget VallenceLIB · Member for Evelyn | Shadow Minister for Jobs and Skills | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Dylan WightALP · Member for Tarneit | Parliamentary Secretary for Jobs and Industrial Relations | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Michael HealyALP · Member for Cairns | Shadow Minister for Jobs and Training | Write |
| QueenslandGovernment | Amanda StokerLNP · Member for Oodgeroo | Assistant Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Cassie RoweALP · Member for Belmont | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Creative Industries, Heritage, Industrial Relations, Aged Care and Seniors, Women | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Tjorn SibmaLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Training and Workforce Development | Write |
| TasmaniaGovernment | Felix EllisLIB · Member for Braddon | Minister for Skills and Jobs | Write |
| Northern TerritoryGovernment | Robyn CahillCLP · Member for Port Darwin | Minister for Workforce Development | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Chanston PaechALP · Member for Gwoja | Shadow Minister for Workforce Development | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
PO Box 6022
House of Representatives, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Ms Rishworth,
- Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
- Include your full postal address so the office can reply.
- A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal industrial relations minister?+
The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP (ALP) is the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations in the federal government.
Who is the industrial relations minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Sophie Cotsis MP (ALP) is the Minister for Industrial Relations in New South Wales.
Who is the industrial relations minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Colin Brooks MP (ALP) is the Minister for Industrial Relations in Victoria, and also Treasurer.
Who is the industrial relations minister in Queensland?+
The Hon Ros Bates MP (LNP) is the Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training in Queensland. The Hon Jarrod Bleijie MP (LNP) is the Minister for Industrial Relations in Queensland, and also Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.
Who is the industrial relations minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Simone McGurk MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Industrial Relations in Western Australia, and also Minister for Creative Industries, Minister for Heritage and Minister for Aged Care and Seniors.
Who is the industrial relations minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Kyam Maher MLC (ALP) is the Minister for Industrial Relations in South Australia, and also Deputy Premier, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Attorney-General.
Who is the industrial relations minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Mr Michael Pettersson MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Minister for Children, Youth and Families, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and the Night-Time Economy.
Who is the shadow industrial relations minister?+
Federally, Senator the Hon Jane Hume (LIB) is the Shadow Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations. Oppositions in 8 of Australia's nine parliaments have a shadow minister covering industrial relations, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state industrial relations minister?+
Most private-sector workplace law (the Fair Work Act, minimum wages, awards) is federal. State and territory industrial relations ministers usually cover their own public servants, workplace safety regulators and workers' compensation. Some states also have a separate minister for jobs or work health and safety.
How do I contact the industrial relations minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.