Jill Hall (Shortland, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I call on the member for Dobell to join with me in expressing her concern about the cuts that have taken place in this budget, directed towards youths. On the Central Coast there is a very high level of youth unemployment and the actions of this government in cutting the support services to young people, to help them get jobs, is enormous. In this budget we have seen Youth Connections gone, and they provided a vital central service on the Central Coast. They will close on 30 June this year.

Mrs McNamara interjecting—

It is interesting hearing the member taking credit for the jobs and skills training centre that was funded under the Labor government—quite a controversial project. It is really interesting to see the member standing up in this House taking credit for something that her side of parliament has absolutely nothing to do with. This budget is going to be really hard on young people. If they lose their jobs they will be there without any income support whatsoever.

Mrs McNamara interjecting—

Mr Deputy Speaker, could you please bring the member for Dobell to order? I deserve some sort of protection when I am giving a speech.

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