Seasonal workforce management, the use of migrant labour and the provision of career paths in the tourism sector are three of the big workforce challenges tackled in this House of Representatives report. The report makes a total of 25 recommendations. It focuses on employment and training initiatives, labour shortages and skills demands, including the use...

This report examines employment opportunities and challenges in the Australian automotive component manufacturing sector with a focus on employment trends; skill shortages and recruitment and training strategies; labour adjustment measures required to assist redeployed and affected workers; and measures to support skills development, innovation and investment in the industry.

This inquiry was undertaken following the 2004 re-election of the Coalition government, and a stated commitment in its election policy to protect and support independent contractors. The committee was mindful of this background to ensure that views were sought and considered from state and territory governments, business groups, workers and their representatives, labour hire companies...