Jobs and Skills Australia has published Australian Jobs 2026. The report provides insights into Australia’s labour market and the factors shaping the future of work. One of the report’s central themes is that there are multiple pathways to a successful and rewarding career. People enter the workforce, pursue further study, undertake training, change industries or…
The Australian Government has released the Jurisdictional Action Plan 2025–2026 Update, outlining progress against the shared priorities of the National Skills Agreement and the National Skills Plan. The 2025–2026 annual review reflects the actions and ambitions to deliver on the national priorities, as well as new focus areas in the skills and education landscape.
Legislation to establish the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) has passed Parliament, marking a major reform to Australia’s tertiary education system. The new commission will address barriers between university and VET, support more coordinated funding and planning, and provide independent advice to government.
Jobs and Skills Australia has released a new Training to Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset that helps clarify how vocational training connects to jobs. By mapping relationships between qualifications and occupations, the dataset provides a clearer picture of the pathways training can support. It also offers valuable insights for employers, educators and policymakers by explaining how…
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a legitimate way for learners to have their skills and experience formally recognised. To help ensure RPL is done properly, the Australian Government has released a new set of resources to protect students and employers from fraudulent VET providers and qualifications. The Real Skills Deserve Real Recognition initiative reinforces…
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Training Awards, recognising outstanding learners, educators and employers across Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) system.Winners receive national recognition, and all finalists join the Australian VET Alumni, championing VET‑based careers across Australia and globally. Nominations close 20 May 2026.
Low exposure to industry and career awareness Imogen Coe currently works on a dairy farm in NSW where they milk 260-280 cows a year. She had no family background in farming and minimal exposure at school yet has been active in pursuing a career in agriculture. “I’m a bit of an animal lover, but I didn’t grow up…
The Productivity Commission has delivered its Five pillars of productivity inquiry reports and National Competition Policy analysis 2025 to government. Skills Insight welcomed the inquiries and contributed stakeholder perspectives through submissions to the interim and final reports, as well as direct engagement with the Commission. The reports identify a range of important issues, including regional,…
Skills Insight is collecting examples of AI use across the industries we support to inform the Australian Government’s National AI Plan. We are particularly interested in short stories that illustrate what prompted the use of AI, how it was applied, what changed as a result, what skills were needed or developed, and what support would…
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will soon open consultations on the next update to the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA). How an occupation is described in the OSCA can influence whether it appears on national skills lists used by the Government to identify which occupations are eligible for funding and support. Your contributions…
Have your say on occupational shortages through Jobs and Skills Australia’s (JSA’s) 2026 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) Survey. Your input will help JSA identify occupations where employers struggle to fill job vacancies. This information will be used to determine eligibility for government support programs, such as the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List and Core Skills Occupations…
Skills Insight was honored to attend and share in celebrating the 2025 Australian Training Awards, held on Friday 5 December at the Darwin Convention Centre. Among the finalists were individuals and organisations making significant contributions to industries we support. Dion Sands, a proud descendant of the Gunggandji people, was awarded runner up Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Jobs and Skills Australia is inviting stakeholders to participate in the 2026 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) Survey. This is your chance to share insights on labour market trends and help ensure the accuracy and relevance of the upcoming OSL. The survey will open on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, and close on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. If…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has released the latest VET National Data Asset (VNDA) report. The results show VET graduates continue to receive immense benefit from their qualifications. Importantly, this includes First Nations people, women and people with disability. VNDA uses a range of data to track changes to students’ income, employment and reliance on income support, both before and after training. This financial year, graduates had a median income uplift of $14,100 and earned a…
