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February 22, 2025

Strengthening tertiary pathways

Jobs and Skills Australia has released Opportunity and Productivity: Towards a Tertiary Harmonisation Roadmap, a new report that provides a comprehensive framework for developing a national roadmap to harmonise Australia’s tertiary education system, ensuring better outcomes for both graduates and society.

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February 19, 2025

Slight rebound in the job market in January 2025

A 4% rise in online job advertisements in January 2025. Read more.

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February 18, 2025

Consultation opens for Gender Economic Equality Study

You’re invited to provide your feedback on the Gender Economic Equality Study Consultation Paper.

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February 7, 2025

Regional Australia's job market: A tale of two trends

Australia's Food Bowl now with an ‘above average’ compared to the ‘below average’ and ‘average' ratings in December 2023.

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February 6, 2025

REOS Spotlight: Shifting recruitment trends across Australia

The REOS December quarter 2024 results highlights shifting recruitment trends across Australia. Read the article.

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January 31, 2025

Australian Labour Market for Migrants January 2025 report out now

January’s Hot Topic examines the labour market for Engineering Professionals. Read now.

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January 22, 2025

Securing the food supply chain workforce a priority for the future

An Essential Ingredient: The Food Supply Chain Workforce report is out now.

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January 22, 2025

Meeting the challenges facing Australia’s food supply chain essential to food security and export industries

Jobs and Skills Australia releases the An Essential Ingredient – The Food Supply Chain Workforce report.

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January 21, 2025

Signs of a slowing recruitment market

Figures reflect a labour market that is steady but slowing, with fewer new job openings and cautious hiring plans. Read more.

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January 15, 2025

Job ad declines in December and the 2024 year in review

Revisit three popular spotlights of 2024 and get the year in review.

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January 7, 2025

Have your say on Jobs and Skills Australia’s 2025-26 work plan

Jobs and Skills Australia is seeking input into our 2025-26 work plan which will guide our ongoing focus and effort.

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December 20, 2024

The Australian labour market continues to ease

SALM reveals the number of SA2s with an unemployment rate of less than 5% decreased over the year to the June quarter 2024.

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December 17, 2024

Slight uplift in recruitment activity in November

Recruitment activity stronger in regional Australia, with 50% of employers either hiring or looking for staff compared with 40% across the capital cities.

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December 16, 2024

Jobs and Skills Australia 2024 Roadshow: A journey to remember

A wrap up and thank you for the on-the-road success.

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December 11, 2024

Job ad declines highlight evolving workforce demands

Spotlight: Stocking up on advisers: Is a bull market for Fin-talent on the horizon?