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: As for the economy, Mr Abbott said evidence the coalition plan was working could be found in the latest employment figures, according to Nine News Australia. Since the Abbott-Truss government came to power in September 2013, he said more than 300,000 jobs had been created - ignoring that fact that unemployment has risen from 5.8 per cent to 6.2 per cent over that time. The prime minister was warmly received when he addressed the Nationals federal council meeting in Canberra on Saturday, where he also backed Mr Dutton, who landed in hot water for his joke about climate change."If there one thing that should be remembered about Peter Dutton week, it that this is the week that he masterminded the plan to bring 12,000 needy people to this country," Mr Abbott said. He said housing approvals, motor vehicle sales and company registrations close to or hitting record highs, also showed the strength of the economy. Mr Abbott is expected in Perth later on Saturday, where he will be campaigning ahead of the Canning by-election.© AAP 2015Politics Email your news tips Do you have any news photos or videos Career News: Ten foods to boost your brain power - seeklearning.com.au Property news: Beyond 2035: how many more homes, and where - realestate.com.au Career news: Five ways to tell if you're in the wrong career - news: Green homes on show - realestate.com.au Career news: How to spot a bad boss in an interview - seek.com.au (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.