This discussion paper focuses on the broad range of stakeholders in Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector, in particular the three key ones: industry, registered training providers, and VET students and apprentices. The paper discusses the needs and interests of each stakeholder, how these are met and some of the challenges faced.

This report shares insights from public servants about their work in government – what’s getting in the way, where they need support and what they want to see done differently. It distils the most relevant insights, maps priorities and considers the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. The report identifies five themes shaping public service...

Artificial intelligence (AI) could help to address sluggish productivity growth in OECD countries. This report provides evidence for policymakers, business leaders and researchers to help understand the adoption of AI in enterprises and the policies needed to enable this. Achieving higher rates of AI adoption could raise labour productivity and have other desirable outcomes.

This report outlines the results of a survey of 561 rural, regional and remote doctors. Respondents identified the top five most pressing policy priorities as rural hospitals; general practice; workforce; support for reskilling, upskilling and maintaining skills; and access to non-GP specialist services.

These four nationally agreed policy statements provide guidance on the expectations for school library staffing, funding and resourcing, information literacy and digital literacy. School library staff are encouraged to use these policies in planning and advocating. School leaders should reference the policies to make certain that they are meeting the needs of their school community.