Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Sheldon. Senator Sheldon is right to ask about resilience because we know that we have challenges ahead, as a consequence of higher interest rates and interest in the global economy. We see markets and economies around the world managing and entering into recession—Europe and New Zealand, for example. We know we have to continue to build on our successes and we have to lay foundations for more secure and well-paid jobs in the future. That's why the government is investing in key sectors to stimulate jobs growth and to drive the economic prosperity of the nation. That's why we're investing in renewable energy, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing. That's why we'll continue to drive the development of innovative industries and technologies, access to education and skills training programs to equip Australian workers today with the necessary tools to thrive in an evolving job market in the future.