Getting
More Australians into Work
For nine months, this Government
has purposefully, methodically and effectively put in place our plan to build a
strong and prosperous economy.
This coming week marks the start
of some important new policy initiatives.
From the 1st of July, the new Work for the Dole programme starts in 18
areas across our country. This programme will cover the whole country by the
1st of July next year.
Unemployed people supported by
the taxpayer should give something back to the community, while at the same
time boosting their skills and self-confidence. That’s why Work for the Dole is
so important.
Then there’s the new Restart
employment incentive to encourage businesses to employ older people because
ability, not age, should be the test for employment.
There’s a new Job Commitment Bonus payment to
encourage long-term unemployed young Australians to find a job and to keep it.
There will also be financial
assistance for long-term unemployed people to move to take up a job.
And from this week, there’ll be
new concessional Trade Support Loans
available to apprentices learning a trade. This will help apprentices to
complete their studies.
All of the Government’s policies
are focused on getting more Australians into work – because the best form of
welfare is a job.
You can find out more about our
employment incentives and support at www.employment.gov.au
This week also marks the start of
the new Senate.
The new Senate can help us to
strengthen the economy by urgently passing the Coalition’s legislation to scrap
the carbon tax.
Scrapping the carbon tax will see
the average family about $550 a year better off – and it will make all our
businesses more competitive.
I do look forward to working with
the new Senate – because by working together we can help create more jobs and
build a stronger economy for every Australian. |
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