The Australian Labour Market for Migrants report provides information on Australian labour market conditions. It is intended to inform people interested in working in Australia on a temporary or permanent basis, and to organisations providing services to migrants and visa applicants.
This edition includes a Hot Topic on the labour market for Cyber Security Professionals in Australia, including the workforce profile for the occupation group and its importance to addressing cyber security threats.
Key insights:
- The Australian labour market continues to perform well but there are signs of a softening in the labour market.
- Trend employment fell over the year to August 2025 in Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade and Mining.
- The largest employment increases were seen for Professionals, Community and Personal Service Workers, and Technicians and Trades Workers.
- Australia’s cyber security workforce continues to grow, up by 3,300 people over the past year, with employment growth expected to increase by 14.2% from May 2024 to May 2029.
For more information, download the full report.