We’re seeking your input to strengthen the draft Workforce Plan 2026–27 and ensure it reflects real‑world industry experience, emerging challenges and opportunities across the agribusiness, fibre, furnishing, food, animal and environment care sectors.
The draft presents industry updates, priority skills, and key workforce challenges and opportunities informed by stakeholder engagement and data analysis.
We are particularly interested in whether the draft accurately reflects conditions in your sector and where additional evidence or examples could strengthen the analysis. Feedback will directly inform revisions ahead of submission to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR).
Providing feedback
You can contribute via the following options:
Feedback will be collected from 19 March to 9 April 2026.
Addressing data limitations
Skills Insight acknowledges feedback from industry regarding data limitations. We understand that robust, accurate data is essential for effective workforce planning and training package development. Our team is working to strengthen the evidence base through practical solutions, including by supporting industry‑led approaches to data collection and analysis to address data gaps. As we build better data capabilities, we invite stakeholders to continue sharing their experiences and insights with us. Your ongoing engagement and willingness to share local data sources are vital to ensuring our planning accurately reflects the realities of your industry.