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Peter Gutwein: Positive Signs for Tasmanian Jobs
The latest ABS figures show positive signs for jobs under the Liberal Government.
1,700 new full time jobs have been created since the Liberal Government was elected two months ago, 700 of those in May.
The participation rate has also increased to its highest level in three years at 60.9 per cent, which is a sign of renewed confidence in the employment market.
The unemployment rate has remained steady at 7.5 per cent and that is still too high.
There is still a lot of work to be done and the Liberal Government is committed to tackling the jobs crisis and rebuilding our economy.
Peter Gutwein, Treasurer