“THREE out of every four Tasmanians suffer from a chronic health condition. This renders them unable to hold down a job and sees them struggle with simple daily tasks…”

Is it correct to interpret this statement as meaning that the paid jobs on offer in Tasmania are not adaptable (and/or suitable) for the vast majority of people who live in this state.  That 66% of Tasmanians don’t have access to paid employment because all of them “struggle”...to perform “simple daily tasks.”

I find it hard to believe that the situation is as extreme as that described.  That the reason Tasmanians are shut out of employment is because they can’t perform ‘simple’ daily tasks.

It is far more likely that this article is a result of extremely poor journalism.