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Jobs in NDIS Are ‘Real Jobs’: Treasurer Backs Growth Figures

The treasurer argues jobs in the care sector should not be considered less important than private sector roles.
Jobs in NDIS Are ‘Real Jobs’: Treasurer Backs Growth Figures
The National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS logo is seen at its head office in Canberra, Australia, on June 22, 2022. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Rex Widerstrom
Rex Widerstrom
10/17/2024|Updated: 10/17/2024
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Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended his government against criticism that as high as 40 percent of the million new jobs it boasts of creating during its first term are in the taxpayer-backed care sector.

“Obviously, as the economy recovers, we want to see more jobs created in the private sector,” he told ABC Radio National, “But we need to recognise as well that care economy jobs are real jobs. I completely reject this sense that it’s only a real job if it’s not in the care economy.

Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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