This report looks at the population, jobs and industry trends for 12 of Australia’s rapidly expanding cities. It provides analysis of the economic upsurge seen in the cities – the ways in which they are attracting people from the major capitals of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – as well as capturing the growth of local...

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...

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.

The Australian Universities Accord final report contains 47 recommendations for the federal government's consideration, and aims to create a long-term reform plan for the higher education sector to meet Australia’s future skills needs.

To support a shift towards digital government, investment is needed in developing the skills of civil servants. This paper reviews good practices across OECD countries to foster skills for digital government.