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05 December 2023

Labour Market Update for December 2023 is out now

The last Labour Market Update report for 2023 is now available. Read the report.

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04 December 2023

REOS spotlight: What industries are hiring jobless applicants?

This month’s spotlight looks at the industries more likely to hire jobless applicants and the types of jobs they were hired for.

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29 November 2023

Is gender inequality impacting fill rates?

The Skills Shortage Quarterly report offers analysis on occupations that have the potential to be in shortage or are experiencing shortage pressures.

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28 November 2023

You’re invited to help shape our 2024-25 work plan

We're committed to providing the best possible research, evidence and advice. Have your say on our 2024-25 work plan.

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21 November 2023

Recruitment Insights Report October 2023 out now

The new-look Recruitment Insights Report features extra content, including data on vacancies that were unfilled for more than a month. Read it now.

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16 November 2023

New report demonstrates positive outcomes for VET students

Read about how the vocational education and training (VET) system is contributing to the economic, employment and social outcomes in Australia.

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15 November 2023

Online job advertisements decrease in October 2023

Read the latest trends from October's Internet Vacancy Index data and its impact across various occupations.

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06 November 2023

REOS spotlight: Widespread softening in recruitment activity across Australia

Recruitment activity has softened across all states and territories compared with a year ago. Read this month's spotlight.

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30 October 2023

October 2023 Australian Labour Market for Migrants report released

The October 2023 Australian Labour Market for Migrants report is out now.

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18 October 2023

Online job advertisements decrease in September 2023

Read about the latest data from September's Internet Vacancy Index showing online job advertisements decreasing nationally, and across most regions.

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17 October 2023

September Recruitment Insights Report out now

Read the September Recruitment Insights Report. Explore Australia's recruitment trends for September.

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12 October 2023

Small Area Labour Markets: June quarter 2023 data now available

The June quarter 2023 Small Area Labour Markets (SALM) estimates are now available. Explore the SALM estimates for unemployment at the SA2 and LGA levels.

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09 October 2023

REOS spotlight: Employers’ greatest concerns for the future

Read the October REOS Spotlight about the greatest concerns employers have for their businesses in the future.

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06 October 2023

National Press Club Address: Toward a National Jobs and Skills Roadmap

Professor Peter Dawkins gave an address to the National Press Club, where he launched our inaugural Jobs and Skills Report. Read more.

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04 October 2023

Jobs and Skills Australia releases inaugural Jobs and Skills Report

Jobs and Skills Australia has released its inaugural Jobs and Skills Report. Find out about Australia's most recent labour market trends and more.