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Senator Jonathan Joseph has criticised the government\u2019s job programmes, describing them as unsustainable and calling for greater private sector involvement to address the issue. <\/p>

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Speaking during the Appropriation Bill debate, he argued that the programmes place an undue financial burden on taxpayers and fail to create lasting employment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is not fair for individuals to remain on the job programme and work in private businesses year in, year out, at the expense of the taxpayers,\u201d Senator Joseph said.<\/p>

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He suggested that after six months, the private sector should evaluate the performance of workers and consider hiring them permanently. \u201cI have no problem if the business writes to the relevant government agency to say, \u2018Hey, look, this is the performance, and with another extension, they will grasp the skills,\u2019 but the private sector should seek to absorb these individuals,\u201d he said.<\/p>

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Senator Joseph also noted the strain these programmes place on government finances. \u201cOur wage bill is high\u2014it is what it is\u2014but as much as possible, the private sector must play a greater role in absorbing the workforce,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While acknowledging the importance of providing opportunities through job programmes, Senator Joseph argued that they should not become long-term solutions. <\/p>

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\u201cAs a government, we want to ensure that these programmes help individuals transition into the private sector and reduce their reliance on the state,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government has yet to respond to Senator Joseph\u2019s remarks. <\/p>

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