Strong Choices plan will create jobs

Today’s jobs figures further highlight the need for the Government to reduce Queensland’s debt so more funds can be invested in job-creating infrastructure projects.

Treasurer Tim Nicholls said today’s ABS labour force data showed trend unemployment in Queensland remained steady at 6.7 per cent.

“It is clear that there has been significant volatility in the reported labour force data we have seen come out of the ABS in recent months,” Mr Nicholls said.

“Regardless of this uncertainty, we know more than 44,000 jobs (trend) have been created in Queensland since this Government’s election.

“We also know that Queensland’s economy is expected to grow at 6 per cent next year – which means thousands of new jobs and new income for Queenslanders.

“We recognise there is much more work to be done to ensure everyone shares in the benefits of this growth.”

Mr Nicholls said the LNP Government was working hard every day to create jobs and opportunities by growing the four pillars of the Queensland economy.

“We also have a Strong Plan to fix the state’s finances, so we can invest more funds in the sorts of infrastructure projects that generate jobs,” he said.

“Economic modelling shows our Strong Choices plan could create 33,600 full-time jobs here in Queensland, stimulating further economic growth.

“Our plan includes significant investment in regional Queensland, creating more jobs in local communities.

“Only the Government has a strong plan for a brighter future for Queensland.”

[Ends] 6 November 2014

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