The latest Australian Labour Market for Migrants report is now available, providing insights into labour market performance as of October 2024.
Despite a gradual easing of some economic indicators, the labour market continues to perform well, demonstrating resilience amid broader economic shifts.
The report also shows that in August 2024, the ACT had the highest share (61%) of employment in the selected occupation major groups (i.e. Managers, Professionals, and Technicians and Trade Workers), followed by Victoria (55%), then NSW at 53%.
This release, we see the largest increases in trend employment for Health Care and Social Assistance, Financial and Insurance Services, Manufacturing, and Information Media and Telecommunications.
Hot Topic: English proficiency and labour market outcomes for skilled migrants
This edition features a Hot Topic that analyses the relationship between English proficiency and labour market outcomes for skilled migrants. The analysis draws on data from the Department of Home Affairs’ Continuous Survey of Australia's Migrants, focusing on three cohorts (2020 to 2022) of primary provisional and permanent skilled visa holders.
Learn more about this, plus other findings in the full report.
The ALMM report provides high-level data and analysis on the Australian labour market, to better inform people interested in working in Australia on a temporary or permanent basis, and organisations providing services to migrants and potential visa applicants.
