Employment data positive

Member for Wannon Dan Tehan believes reduced unemployment rates in Ararat and Northern Grampians municipalities are the result of a stronger economy.

“While Australians work hard to provide for their families, the Coalition government is getting on with the job of helping deliver a stronger economy,” he said.

Mr Tehan made the comments in response to figures that showed from September 2017 to September 2018, unemployment rates fell from six percent to 4.4 percent in Ararat and 5.6 percent to 3.9 percent in Northern Grampians.

“More Australians are now in work than ever before, and I’m pleased we are seeing the benefits flowing in Wannon, with more local jobs,” he said.

Mr Tehan said more than 1.2-million jobs have emerged since the Coalition came to office in 2013.

“The government is determined to continue to put in place the right conditions to ensure we have a strong economy and more jobs,” he said.

“By contrast, Bill Shorten and Labor would risk it all with their $200-billion of taxes on electricity, workers, housing, savings, investments and retirement hitting millions of Australians.

“The Australian economy has gained momentum, but we must be wary of global headwinds and risks posed by taking a different approach.”