Labour market disruption
Report
Shared vision, equal pathways: Inquiry into the perceptions and status of vocational education and training
Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector will continue to be an important contributor to ensuring the workforce has the necessary skills to meet current and future social, economic and environmental challenges and opportunities. The Committee has made 34 recommendations in this report which aim to address negative perceptions of the VET sector and enhance...
Report
Using AI in the workplace
To support the adoption of trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, this policy paper identifies the main risks that need to be addressed when using AI in the workplace. It identifies the main policy gaps and offers possible policy avenues specific to labour markets.
Report
Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey – 2023 in review
The Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey (REOS) 2023 in review report paints a picture of slowing labour market conditions over the year, with a decrease in recruitment activity and signs that businesses were finding it easier to recruit staff. This was consistent across almost all industries, occupations and skill levels.
Working paper
Generative AI and jobs: a global analysis of potential effects on job quantity and quality
This study seeks to add the global perspective to the already lively debate on possible changes that may result in the labour markets as a consequence of the recent advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Report
Powering the transition: the net-zero workforce challenge
This report looks at opportunities in the energy sector in the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. The report also focuses on how best to support workers and communities in traditional fossil-fuel industries.