Thomastown electorate
Bronwyn HALFPENNY (Thomastown) (14:49): (891) My question is for the Minister for Jobs and Industry, and the question I ask is: Minister, what initiatives does the government have in place to support jobseekers, current staff and businesses to upskill and stay ahead in the changing labour market? I have met with constituents in my electorate of Thomastown, and many have raised with me that they are looking for ways to gain the skills to get the jobs they want in this changing labour market. As we know, our workforce is changing and many job opportunities now require applicants to have digital and tech skills to be successful. Having also spoken to employers in my electorate, especially in the industrial estates, they are also looking for ways to upskill their current staff to meet the demands of the changing workforce.