Just seven of 50 public service jobs promised to Queanbeyan by Deputy Premier John Barilaro have materialised almost 10 months after his pledge.
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However Mr Barilaro and a Department of Finance, Services and Innovation spokeswoman have both assured the relocation is on track.
The spokeswoman said seven jobs had been relocated since the announcement and reported there were 10 total jobs within the department based in Queanbeyan.
She said all 50 roles will be in place by December.
However she said it had not yet been decided what proportion of jobs would be new local employees and how many would be existing staff moved from Sydney.
The staff will be housed in the state government building at 11 Farrer Place. The spokeswoman said the building would undergo a refit to accommodate the new staff.
Mr Barilaro said he was proud the relocation of staff to his electorate was underway.
“The relocation of these jobs benefits more than just the 50 people who will occupy the role, with extended benefits including increased consumer spending in our local economy and a welcome boost for local businesses,” Mr Barilaro said.
“The commitment to have all 50 jobs relocated by December 2018 is on track and I will be keeping a close eye on the relocation over the next 6 months.”
However Mr Barilaro’s competitor in next year’s state election, Labor candidate Bryce Wilson, attacked Mr Barilaro for a lack of delivery.
“I welcome these jobs, they will be a much needed boost to our local economy,” Mr Wilson said.
“But this is another example where the focus is on making a grand announcement with a disappointing lack of delivery to back it up.”
The August announcement also included a further 50 education jobs to be housed at the Finigan School of Distance Education.
The new school is to be built at Queanbeyan High School at a cost of $18 million.
It is expected to begin operation catering to about 700 students in March 2019.
