Employment Figures Show More Australians in Work Than Ever Before - Despite Global Economic Conditions

The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten, in a Press Release dated February 16, 2012, welcomed positive results showing employment surged by 46,300 in January 2012 to stand at a record high of 11,463,900.  

Despite today's very encouraging result, Minister Shorten acknowledged that the labour market had been softer in recent months and noted that some industries and regions were still doing it tough, particularly due to global instability and the high dollar.  In recognition of the difficulties that some people are clearly experiencing, and in order to equip them with the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow, the Government is delivering one of the largest skills packages in our nation's history. 

The Building Australia's Future Workforce Package is providing a significant investment in increasing participation among key groups who are at risk of falling behind. This includes 39 measures.

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