Brian Mitchell (Lyons, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

In the few minutes left before we adjourn for 90-second statements, I'd just like to thank the member for Indi for her contribution to this Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Bill 2023, in both her speech and substance with the minister's office. Like me, as a regional MP, she's worked hard to ensure that the voice of regional, rural and remote Australians is taken into account. I can assure her personally that this government takes regional Australia very seriously. We heard from the minister for regions and infrastructure just today in her statement outlining this government's agenda when it comes to regional Australia. It is comprehensive and it is core to our thinking.

I am very pleased to stand in support of the Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Bill. Last night the Treasurer outlined the government's plan for jobs and skills and to rebuild and modernise our skills sector, to ensure a stronger and more resilient economy and give more Australians the opportunity to access well-paid and secure jobs. I do look forward to speaking in more detail about that and, indeed, to elements of the bill itself, which is before the House. It's comprehensive. There's a lot to get through. I think time's going to get me here, but that's just the nature of this place, isn't it?

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