The latest Australian Labour Market for Migrants report offers a valuable snapshot of employment conditions across the country. Designed for people considering working in Australia, whether on a temporary or permanent basis, and for organisations supporting migrants and visa applicants, the report highlights key trends shaping job opportunities.
While Australia’s labour market continues to perform well, there are signs of further softening in some areas. Over the year to May 2025, the report found:
- Job growth varied across industries, with the strongest gains for Professionals, Community and Personal Service Workers, and Technicians and Trades Workers.
- Most states and territories recorded an increase in the share of workers employed in key occupation groups, except Tasmania.
- The ACT had the lowest unemployment rate at 3.4% while Victoria posted the highest unemployment rate at 4.4%.
This edition also features the Hot Topic: Temporary skilled migration for regulated occupations in persistent shortage in Australia. Here, we look at the role of temporary skilled migration in addressing persistent labour shortages in highly regulated occupations, such as Resident Medical Officers, Registered Nurses and Construction and Engineering professionals. These skilled workers continue to make a vital contribution to Australia’s workforce where demand is greater than supply.
For more information, read 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.
