Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

The best way to create jobs is to build a strong and prosperous economy that promotes workforce participation, productivity and jobs growth. For example, the government is seeking to enhance productivity and jobs growth within the Australian construction sector. The return of the Australian Building and Construction Commission and the associated building code will restore the rule of law and reduce delays that cost jobs growth in the construction sector. Our building code will significantly reduce cost blow-outs on large construction building projects—money which could be better spent on other projects that would create even more jobs and even better amenities for our fellow Australians.

The coalition also has legislation to implement its election commitment to improve the fair work laws, which are designed to create sustainable and secure jobs. We are implementing a plan and, in the meantime, the Labor Party spent their national conference talking about the republic and condemning Martin Ferguson. (Time expired)