The Tasmanian Government is strongly committed to supporting more young Tasmanians into work to build the workforce our growing economy needs.
As part of our plan, we will extend our successful Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme for apprentices and trainees to 2021, with a targeted focus on areas where there are identified skill shortages.
We will support our local businesses that invest in a trainee or apprentice, and we also want ensure our industries have access to the skilled workers they need in growth areas of our economy, such as building and construction, advanced manufacturing, tourism and hospitality.
Legislation is now being drafted to extend the scheme to 2021 when Parliament returns, as outlined in our 100 day plan.
In our first term of government more than 10,000 new jobs were created, and we are determined to maintain the momentum and for more young Tasmanians to get the skills they need for a great job and successful career.
Our goal is to lower the youth unemployment rate to at least the national average during this term of government, and it is estimated this initiative will support an additional 3000 young Tasmanians into work.