Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Walsh for that supplementary. As I said in my earlier answer, our growth agenda was a key part of the May budget. And those opportunities are there, of course, in the energy transition, securing cleaner and cheaper energy, a cleaner energy future, and the jobs that will drive that transition in technology and, of course, in our support for small business.

Our economic plan includes a range of measures designed to foster innovation, boost productivity and create well-paid secure jobs. We are investing billions in the National Reconstruction Fund, targeting industries of the future, such as hydrogen, to drive economic growth and create new jobs. Furthermore, we're investing in the skills and capacities of our people, with policies like fee-free TAFE and vocational training, to ensure that our workforce is equipped with the skills needed for the jobs of the future. These investments, amongst others, are part of our commitment to supporting business and industry. (Time expired)