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.

Skilling Australia’s current and future workforce is the theme for the 32nd National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Research Conference, ‘No Frills.’ In keeping with the conference’s theme, this discussion paper explores the resilience of the Australian VET sector and how it can continue to foster adaptability in the face of ongoing change.

This report finds that recent growth in tech jobs has been driven primarily by the indirect tech sector. This reflects a long-term structural change in the Australian economy towards greater adoption of technology, and thus greater demand for people with technical skills.

Regional job advertisements grew three times faster than in metropolitan Australia at the end of 2022, with demand for doctors and nurses skyrocketing. This report analyses regional job vacancy data from both 2022 and from the last decade to present a view of the labour market challenges and opportunities in regional Australia.

This report aims to address the challenge of youth unemployment by exploring the role extra-curricular activities can play in equipping young people with the skills and experiences they need to enter the workforce and progress in their careers.