Tony Burke flags parliamentary inquiry to consider overhaul of Workforce Australia jobs program

Labor supported $1.5bn-a-year program implemented by Coalition but employment minister says some aspects require scrutiny and oversight'

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The Albanese government has flagged it may overhaul the $1.5bn-a-year Workforce Australia program after announcing a parliamentary committee to investigate its design.

The employment minister, Tony Burke, said on Tuesday the government would establish a house select committee to examine the job services scheme, which was created by the former Coalition government and replaced Jobactive this month.

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