Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

Firstly, there is no government proposal for change. Secondly, in relation to South Australia, the unemployment rate in South Australia today is lower than it was when we came into government, and indeed it's materially lower than where it was headed. The unemployment rate in September 2013 in South Australia was six per cent. It's now 5.8 per cent. And, as I say, in September 2013 the trajectory was up. We're now working to bring it down. The best way to continue to support strong growth and jobs and opportunity in South Australia is to continue to implement the Turnbull government's plan for jobs and growth, which includes lower business taxes, a commitment to more free trade and a massive investment in our defence industry capability, which, very significantly, is going to be built and developed by South Australian business. The Turnbull government's approach when it comes to strengthening growth and strengthening job opportunities in South Australia is very strong, and there is, of course, more work to be done. (Time expired)