Louise Pratt (WA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

This afternoon my question is to the Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development, Senator Arbib.

An opposition senator: How wonderful!

It is indeed wonderful. Treasurer Wayne Swan has said that this year's budget is about 'jobs, jobs, jobs' and is designed to harness the great opportunities that will flow to our nation. So can the minister please outline to the Senate how the budget will help young Indigenous Australians get the training they need to move into employment? How many Indigenous students will be helped by these measures, and why are they so important?