Reform Empowers Industry to Create 250,000 'Green" Jobs
Source: Victoria. Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation. Media Release
"Victorian industry, community and environmental groups are being encouraged to take the lead in driving the creation of 250,000 new green jobs nationally. Addressing a Green Jobs Summit hosted by the Brotherhood of St Laurence, Skills and Workforce Participation Minister Jacinta Allan highlighted Victoria’s potential to reap massive jobs growth in environmental products and services.“The Brumby Government is taking action to deliver jobs now by supporting industry and investing in infrastructure,” Ms Allan said.“CSIRO modelling estimates that given the right policy settings, changing to a ‘green economy’ will create at least 33,000 new jobs in manufacturing, 77,000 jobs in transport, and 145,000 jobs in construction nationally over 10 years. Our $316 million skills reform package Securing Jobs for Your Future will boost Victoria’s vocational education and training system and produce highly skilled workers who can adapt to new industries. "