Insulation installers get $10m govt help

The federal government will spend $10 million to help thousands of workers affected
by changes to the bungled home insulation program.
Following weeks of pressure the government on Friday canned its botched insulation
scheme, which has been linked to four deaths and at least 87 house fires.
The solar hot water rebate scheme, which also raised safety concerns, has also been
stopped.
The schemes, part of the Rudd government's $42 billion stimulus package, will be
replaced with another renewable energy rebate that will take effect from June.
Employment Participation Minister Mark Arbib says the government will help the 6000
workers, who risk losing their jobs, in the interim.
An additional $10 million will provide 2000 jobs training places, on top of the 4000
places announced last year, he said.
Senator Arbib says he'll work with industry to see what other assistance can be
provided.
"Any worker who loses their job will have immediate access to assistance," he said
in a statement, referring to the Compact for Retrenched Workers program.