Josh Frydenberg signals budget boost for female-dominated care workforce

Treasurer tells business conference government will address some very important workforce needs across the economy'

Josh Frydenberg has signalled the looming federal budget will contain measures to boost the workforce of female-dominated professions such as aged and disability care, and also in the critical field of cybersecurity.

The Morrison government has already flagged the budget will contain new investments in aged and disability care, as well as mental health and domestic violence. The treasurer told a business conference in Canberra on Thursday the government would also address some very important workforce needs across the economy".