Matt Williams (Hindmarsh, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

He is a great man—you know him, too, don't you, member for Reid?

He places high importance on staff training. Drakes is a registered training organisation, and offers opportunities for all employees to undertake nationally recognised training. A few years ago, Drakes training was recognised for their passion and dedication by winning 'Employer of the Year' at the Australian Training Awards. As we know, training is extremely important in helping young people to get a job.

In closing: as you have heard, Mr Deputy Speaker, we are taking measures to ensure that young job seekers accept any suitable job, not just a job they would like to have. I know that they need to look at options, including travelling—and we have provided incentives for them to travel to rural areas where there are job opportunities, whether those be in hospitality or agribusiness, which are some of the growing sectors in our economy. Unemployment benefits are for those who are looking for work and who are struggling to find any work. We think this is fair and targeted.

In jobless families, the government is making sure that the welfare cycle stops, and that we are assisting those who are less privileged and finding it tough to work through those challenging times and to get meaningful employment. This is an important initiative; we are going to execute those programs that will deliver results, and by reducing taxes and helping businesses we are going to provide a better economy and more opportunities for young people. I commend this bill to the House.

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