The ACTU commends the outgoing Assistant Treasurer on a career dedicated to improving the working and retirement lives of Australians.
Since his election in 2010, Stephen Jones has delivered monumental improvements to the lives of working Australians.
Prior to his election to federal parliament, Stephen Jones advocated for the interests of working people as the National Secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union.
During his time as Assistant Treasurer in the Albanese Labor Government, Minister Jones, alongside the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers delivered reforms which will benefit working people for generations to come, including:
Quotes attributable to ACTU Assistant Secretary, Joseph Mitchell:
“The country, and working people, are better off because of Stephen Jones’ lifelong commitment to creating a fairer economic system.
“Stephen Jones has always been a strong advocate for working people. His work as Assistant Treasurer has improved both the working and retirement outcomes of all Australians.
“We thank Stephen for his service to working people and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”