Higher education is more important to the future of Australia’s industry, businesses and families than ever before. It is key to enhancing equality and delivering social and economic mobility for generations of Australians. It transforms lives and provides people with the skills and opportunities to engage in a modern economy. It is a key source...

The 2016 Australian Jobs has been released. This report provides a great starting point for users to gain an appreciation of trends in the labour market and factors that should be considered when looking for work or making career and training choices. The publication contains a wealth of information, including summaries for states and territories...

Describes the effectiveness of correctional education in improving post-release outcomes Abstract Using a longitudinal dataset of prisoners in Western Australia, this paper describes the effectiveness of correctional education in improving post-release outcomes. The report shows that the more classes completed by prisoners the lower the rate of re-incarceration and the less likely they are to...

The Smart Cities Plan sets out the Australian Government’s vision for our cities - metropolitan and regional - and its commitment to smart investment, smart policy and smart technology.

Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector delivers workplace specific skills and knowledge across a wide range of careers and industries, and is crucial to Australia’s social and economic prosperity. VET contributes to developing our national workforce, provides pathways to employment and addresses barriers to workforce participation. The VET FEE-HELP scheme commenced in 2009, and...