Local Employment Coordinators

The Government will appoint Local Employment Co-ordinators to marshal training, infrastructure and Jobs Fund investments to maximise job opportunities in seven local communities hit hardest by the effects of the global recession. The Government is providing $20.8 million for the Local Employment Co-ordinators to work in regions and communities affected by higher unemployment and job losses. Trucking magnate, Mr Lindsay Fox, has agreed to support the work of Local Employment Co-ordinators by advising employers in communities affected by the economic downturn how to keep their workers. He will be assisted in this task by Mr Bill Kelty.