Why declare a National year of reading?
According to the 2006 Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey, nearly half of all Australians (46%)
don’t have the literacy skills they need to cope with the complex demands of everyday life and
work in the emerging knowledge-based economy.
A survey by the Australian Industry Group in May 2010 of major employers found that more than
75% felt their businesses were affected by low levels of literacy and numeracy in the workforce.
To read more about these statistics refer to the factsheet here:
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