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Search for jobs “Since the 2014 State election, Casey now has 1930 more unemployed people directly attributed to the Andrews Labor Government that continues to destroy manufacturing and local jobs,” Ms Peulich said. “Families in the City of Casey have been left reeling from such economic losses.” However, the government is standing by its unemployment rate record, which it said had dropped 1.1 per cent across the state since October 2014. In a statement, a government spokesperson said major government funded projects being initiated in Casey would help alleviate the job pressure. “The Andrews Labor Government promised to get Victorians back to work, and since being elected in November 2014, has created more than 184,000 new jobs across the state - with more than 111,000 of those full time.” “We’re investing in local projects like the Thompsons Road upgrade, the Caulfield to Dandenong railway line upgrade and upgrading Cranbourne Secondary College.” “The government has also allocated $10.5 million for Melbourne’s south-east from the $33 million Local Industry Fund for Transition, designed to create new jobs for retrenched automotive workers.” The government also said
they had been playing catch-up in the labour market after winning the election from the previous Napthine Liberal Government. “After the four years of inaction by the Liberal Government there is still work to do - we recognise that there is still work to do,” the spokesperson said. A spokesperson from the City of Casey has said growing jobs in the region is a significant focus for the council. “The City of Casey has a strong commitment to creating local jobs for our local residents.” “Attracting investment into the region is a priority for Council, along with supporting existing businesses to grow and assisting residents to find employment.” City of Casey Council say they work hard at providing local jobs through a number of job creation initiatives. “Council undertakes many initiatives to boost local employment including hosting industry forums and the South East Careers Expo,” the spokesperson said. “Council also works closely with industry leaders such as Chisholm, South East Local Learning and Employment Networking and Job Active Providers to maximise opportunities for employment for local residents.”
Photos are Santa’s Chrissy pet project CHRISTMAS shoppers at Fountain Gate had the opportunity to create precious memories with their fur babies this year with the shopping centre offering Santa Pet Photography. For the first time ever, family pets were front and centre in annual Christmas photos, thanks to Westfield and The Secret Life of Pets. Alicia Kwan from Scentre Group and her dog Buddy took advantage of the opportunity to get this holiday photo. The photos were offered as a complimentary service to celebrate the release of the Secret life of Pets film on DVD.
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FIGURES released by the Federal Department of Employment show that the unemployment rate in the City of Casey is higher than the state average. The latest employment statistics show that unemployment in the City of Casey is sitting just under eight per cent, whereas the state average is currently just under six per cent. Opposition politicians have hit out at the current state government for allowing the unemployment rate in the South East to climb. Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region Gordon Rich-Phillips said the premier was only interested in providing jobs in the inner suburbs. “Daniel Andrews is too focussed on pleasing wealthy inner city lefties, and has forgotten about real people struggling to find work and fight the increasing costs of living in Casey,” he said. “A 17.5 per cent increase in the number of unemployed people in Casey, including a 67.9 per cent increase in Cranbourne East, represents a complete failure of Daniel Andrews’ promises to bring new jobs to Casey.” Another State Member for South Eastern Metropolitan Region Inga Peulich said the high level of unemployment in Casey would hit families the hardest.
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