Retail industry congratulates government on Jobactive initiative

THE Australian Retailers Association (ARA) congratulates the Federal Government for investing $5 billion to establish the jobactive initiative which will improve the quality of services delivered to job seekers and employers.

ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman attended the jobactive launch today with Prime Minister Tony Abbott and said the ARA has been working closely with both retailers and the government to deliver jobs around Australia. 

“We have worked with major retailers and retail developments to find employment opportunities and then ensure applicants are ready to fill those jobs by working hand in hand with the government and job services providers.

“The government must be commended on their approach to this initiative which will help more job seekers secure jobs and assist employers to find the employees they need to grow their businesses,” Mr Zimmerman said.

Since 1903, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has been the peak industry body representing Australia’s $265 billion retail sector, which employs over 1.2 million people. The ARA ensures retail success by informing, protecting, advocating, educating and saving money for its 5,000 independent and national retail members throughout Australia.

Visit www.retail.org.au or call 1300 368 041.

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