Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Brandis for the question. I am a bit disappointed he seeks to politicise the very serious unemployment figures that were released today. Through you, Mr President: they are of great concern, Senator Brandis. It is highly unfortunate that the employment statistics show a worsening unemployment rate. That is, of course, in line with projections and, in that way, it is not unexpected.