How is the Government supporting business, investment and jobs growth in Western Sydney?
Ms DIANE BEAMER: Western Sydney has established itself as the third-largest economy in Australia. Western Sydney is Australia’s fastest-growing economy, leading the State in business investment and development and in the generation of jobs. The Iemma Government’s plans will result in the creation of more than 200,000 jobs in Western Sydney over the next 15 years. There are now 80 jobs for every 100 resident Western Sydney workers, an increase of more than 10 per cent over the past 20 years. In Western Sydney the Government is delivering the infrastructure to match the growth in jobs and population. In this year’s budget alone $1.7 billion has been allocated for major infrastructure projects in Western Sydney. The growth of Western Sydney is reflected in the growth of commerce and service industries in the region. Retailing now employs an estimated 107,000 people in Western Sydney. The Parramatta central business district [CBD] is outstripping both central Sydney and North Sydney in com
