What is the latest information on job assistance for the long-term unemployed in Western Sydney?
Ms DIANE BEAMER: A few weeks ago I reported new figures to honourable members that showed an industrial and commercial boom in western Sydney. The CB Richard Ellis report nominated the Westlink M7 and Iemma Government’s City of Cities plan as “sparking a 58 per cent jump in new developments in the first six months of the Iemma Government”—a stellar performance. So big plans, more jobs and more investment are coming to fruition in Western Sydney. But, unlike those opposite, the Iemma Government will also look after those in need of special help: the long-term unemployed in our community, the disadvantaged, and people with disabilities. Mr SPEAKER: Order! I call the honourable member for Baulkham Hills to order. I call the honourable member for Lane Cove to order. Ms DIANE BEAMER: The Office for Western Sydney is working with employers to ensure that these special needs groups achieve real and sustainable improvements. Our training program, Corporate Partners for Change, has trained and
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