Young people in the Wide Bay region continue to suffer under the Palaszczuk Government with more than 300 youth jobs being lost last month.
Shadow Treasurer Scott Emerson said youth unemployment in Wide Bay had reached over 24 per cent under Labor, who have no credible plans to create the vital jobs regional Queensland need.
“A staggering 1,300 young people have lost their jobs in the last year under the Palaszczuk Government, with 1,200 of those being full time jobs,” Mr Emerson said.
“In the last year, more young people have given up looking for work because they've lost hope the Palaszczuk Government can deliver the jobs and opportunities they need.
“Annastacia Palaszczuk continues to spruik her failed jobs programs but conveniently forgets to mention the fact that youth unemployment in the Wide Bay continues to rise.
“Young people in the Wide Bay region continue to be let down by Annastacia Palaszczuk and her do-nothing government as they continue to watch more Wide Bay jobs disappear.
“For too long the Wide Bay region has been crying out for the job-creating projects needed to turn things around - but these calls have fallen on deaf ears.”
Mr Emerson said a future LNP Government will focus on five key priorities to build a better Queensland, while having a jobs program specifically targeted at getting young people employed.
“We will create jobs across Queensland and better manage our finances, build stronger families, provide safe and liveable communities, build the roads, bridges and dams we need and deliver better government - not more government,” Mr Emerson said.
“The LNP’s $100 million Get Queensland Working program will create up to 20,000 jobs for young Queenslanders through financial incentives for businesses who take on young apprentices and vouchers for young tradies to buy their tools whether they’re a hairdresser, a carpenter or a pastry chef.
“Queensland jobseekers deserve better from Annastacia Palaszczuk and Labor.”
