House debates Questions without Notice
JobMaker Hiring Credit
Kate Thwaites Jagajaga, Australian Labor Party
2:35 pm
My question is to the Prime Minister. Elizabeth, from Diamond Creek, is a single mother in her 40s who says that she's never been unemployed until now. One job ad she found stated that candidates under 30 were preferred so the employer could receive the hiring credit. Why is this government leaving women like Elizabeth behind?
Christian Porter Pearce, Liberal Party, Attorney-General
2:36 pm
I think it should be noted that under the Fair Work Act—and there shouldn't be advertisements like that—the general protections provisions offer protection to employees who are targeted in any way based on a protected attribute, such as their age. As I noted, there are very serious penalties for anyone who takes adverse action against those employees.
Tony Smith Speaker
Is the Leader of the Opposition seeking leave to table a document?
Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
Yes, I am, Mr Speaker. At the invitation of a number of the frontbench members opposite, including the Assistant Treasurer, it's the job ad and the website on which it is available.
Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
You asked for it!
Honourable members interjecting —
Tony Smith Speaker
Members on both sides! The member for Barker has the call.