Ensuring all Australians have equal access to education has been a key driver of state and federal governments since the late 1980s. 'Lifting' skills of individuals through education, training and employment is an integral focus of public policies to redress disadvantage and improve social inclusion. Using Australian and international research, this paper explores how vocational...

This publication provides information on how public vocational education and training (VET) in Australia is financed and where the money is spent. The publication is based on 2010 data provided by the Australian state and territory departments responsible for administering public funds for Australia's VET system.

A compendium of economic statistics for October, presenting comprehensive tables, graphs, commentaries, feature articles and technical notes.

The main aim of the Motivations, Attitudes, Perceptions and Skills (MAPS) project was to collect information on the drivers of work health and safety behaviour and provide findings which will encourage policy discussion and inform the development and implementation of work health and safety policies and procedures. To help achieve this aim, data were collected...

The final report of the Knight Review into student visas has been released with many of its recommendations accepted by the government. The international education sector is one of Australia's largest export industries and is important to Australia in supporting bilateral ties with key partner countries, supporting employment in a broad range of occupations throughout...