Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spent the second day of his election campaign in Parramatta, where he’s made a major jobs announcement.
He joined Liberal Candidate for Parramatta Maria Kovacic, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Senator Marise Payne a factory in Rydalmere.
Ms Payne welcomed Mr Morrison to “the centre of Sydney”.
“This is one of the most diverse communities in Australia,” Ms Payne said.
“I’m immensely proud to work here and be part of this community.”
Mr Morrison pledged to create 1.3 million more jobs over the next five years.
“We’ve got the runs on the board and proven plans to deliver these 1.3 million new jobs,” the Prime Minister said.
“Only the Liberals and Nationals have the track record, the experience and the plan for 1.3 million new jobs.
“Our tax relief for workers and small business, our investments in skills and trades, and our support for our local manufacturing sector mean we can get more people into more jobs.
“My Government has created 50 per cent more jobs than what we saw when Labor faced the GFC, despite an economic crisis with the pandemic that was 30 times bigger.
“Boosting jobs creation to the levels we saw even before the pandemic is key to our plan for a stronger economy.”
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.