Media Release - Embracing mature age workers central to future prosperity

Date published : 3  November  2011 

SENATOR THE HON CHRIS EVANS
Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations
Leader of the Government in the Senate

THE HON KATE ELLIS MP
Minister for Employment Participation and Child Care
Minister for the Status of Women

MEDIA RELEASE

3 November 2011

The Australian Government recognises the imperative for businesses to retain their mature age workers, as recommended in the Deloitte report released this week, Where is Your Next Worker? Minister for Jobs and Skills, Senator Chris Evans, and Minister for Employment Participation, Kate Ellis, welcomed the report encouraging Australian businesses to take advantage of the skills and experiences that mature age workers bring to the workplace. "As the mining boom continues to stimulate the economy, Australia will need more skilled workers - from welders and electricians to scientists and accountants" Senator Evans said.

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