The Australian Government is reforming mainstream employment services to better meet the needs of individuals, employers, communities and the economy. This paper outlines a vision and framework for the future employment services system based on extensive community feedback. The Government invites feedback on particular aspects of the design of a new employment services system.

Australian workers are optimistic about artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and the impact it will have in the workplace according to this report that finds most workers believe technology has improved their working lives. The report provides insights on the impact, adoption and concerns related to AI and technology in the workplace.

An interactive resource that provides an overview of the Australian labour market at the national, state and regional level by occupation, industry and training. It provides data on employment, job vacancies, median weekly earnings, active businesses, skill shortages, and apprentices and trainees.

An analysis of the Commonwealth Government’s 2025-26 budget that focuses on the aspects targeting and impacting on workers, working lives and labour markets. The paper finds the budget is characterised by the absence of any significant initiatives, although the surprise tax cuts are welcome.

This report details the need for a national labour hire licensing scheme, using horticulture as an example, to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of labour hire workers while also providing support for businesses. It recommends sustainable mechanisms to enforce labour hire licensing regulation in the horticulture industry and emphasises the importance of regulation consistency across...