NSW Jobs Summit – Investing in a better future

Watch the Premier’s Opening Address and reports from the Industry Roundtable convenors. 

The NSW Government is working with business and community representatives to drive investment in infrastructure and jobs to help build a better NSW.

We currently face unprecedented economic times as Australia feels the impacts of the global financial crisis.

The NSW Government is committed to minimising the impact of the crisis on families and industry. We are investing in infrastructure and supporting jobs and industries that will boost the economy to bring us out of the downturn in better shape than ever.

The strength of our industries, our creative and talented workforce and the resilience of the Australian people in difficult times, will all contribute to the recovery of our economy.

Unfortunately, things are likely to get worse before they get better.

That’s why the NSW Government held a Jobs Summit over February 26 and 27 - bringing together more than 300 business and community leaders.

The purpose of the Summit was to hear first hand from industry the challenges posed by the downturn.

The enthusiastic level of participation demonstrated a strong commitment by industry to work with Government in tackling the economic challenges we face with confidence, creativity and resolve.

The Summit provided a forum for industry and Government to exchange ideas and set a blueprint for action for the State Government over the next 12 to 18 months.

I commit the NSW Government to working in partnership with the private sector and the community to support jobs, ease the pain on families and invest in a better future for the people of NSW.

Nathan Rees
NSW Premier