Hansard - ACT Legislative Assembly

Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2002 Week 3 Hansard (7 March) . . Page.. 784 ..

Unemployment Levels

(Question No 90)

Mr Cornwell asked the Treasurer, upon notice, on 20 February 2002:

In relation to unemployment levels in the ACT:

(1) At 31 December 2001, how many (a) women, (b) men aged 50 or more years were seeking employment.

(2) What were the comparable figures at 31 December 2000.

Mr Quinlan: The answer to the member's question is as follows:

(1) At 31 December 2001, 2400 women (200 women aged 50 or more years), and 600 men aged 50 or more years were seeking employment.

(2) At 31 December 2000, 2800 women (500 women aged 50 or more years), and 800 men aged 50 or more years were seeking employment.