Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Hansard source

As I said, it is all about preparing, trialling and hiring—getting our young people job ready, because so often they are not, giving them a go, getting them into that real-life work experience and, of course, ultimately, getting them a job.

Again, on this side of the chamber, we believe the best form of welfare is a job and, as the Minister for Finance has said, this is an economic plan for Australia that is all about jobs and growth.

The delivery of the employability skills training is going to mean that young job seekers will possess the values, the behaviours and the skills that employers expect in their employees. The internship is going to give these young people an opportunity to get their foot in the door of an employer. It is going to boost their chances of getting into the job market and, ultimately, it is going to give them the opportunity to get a job.