The Jobs and Training Compact was a package of labour market initiatives introduced in 2009 in response to the Global Financial Crisis. It incorporated separate compacts with retrenched workers, young Australians and local communities, and included additional funding for existing programmes, changes to income support eligibility requirements and new programs.
The evaluation examined the overall performance of the Jobs and Training Compact in meeting its objectives and the performance of its major elements.
This report is provided by Department of Jobs and Small Business (previously Department of Employment).