Hon CARMEL SEPULONI: The fall is in line with the trend we generally see in the March quarter. However, signs are encouraging, with 10,670 more people moving off benefit than in the same period in 2019. The statistics for the next quarter will provide us with a more complete insight, but indications are positive. This positivity is reflected in the latest Jobs Online data, which shows vacancies increased 73.7 percent compared to a year earlier. Vacancies are up across all industries, with most growth being seen in healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and hospitality. 