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2025 stakeholder survey
Each year, we invite stakeholders to take part in the OSL Stakeholder Survey.
The information collected provides us with insights into your recruitment challenges and captures occupations that might be in shortage across the Australian labour market. It helps ensure that future OSLs are based on comprehensive evidence.
For a summary of the 2025 findings, see the Stakeholder Submissions Snapshot.
2026 survey timeline
The 2026 Occupation Shortage List Stakeholder Survey is now open. Learn more and have your say.
| Timing | Activity |
|---|---|
| 20 January 2026 | 2026 Stakeholder Survey opens |
| 18 March 2026 | 2026 Stakeholder Survey closes |
| Ongoing | Face to face or digital engagement with stakeholders as appropriate. |
| Ongoing | Engage with Federal Government and state and territory government agencies and JSCs, including through working groups, as appropriate. |
Contact us
If you would like to provide feedback, or would like to know more about the OSL process, email us at OccupationShortageList@jobsandskills.gov.au.