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July 1, 2020National Skills Commission (NSC) release first publication
A time of major change COVID-19 has radically affected Australia’s labour market. We have seen an unprecedented fall in employment, a dramatic drop in hours worked, a significant increase in underemployment, a record number of people leaving the labour force, and job vacancies falling to the lowest level in over a decade. Young people and […]
June 3, 2020
Labour Market Information Portal Update 3 June 2020
The Labour Market Information Portal has been updated with a range of new data and research insights, including more information relating to the labour market impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Information Jobs in Demand Employer Survey Results (22 May) This employer survey identifies where job opportunities continue to exist in the Australian […]
May 18, 2020
Career Development Vital for a Post COVID-19 Labour Market Revival
Career development practitioners are well-positioned to support Australians eager to return to work as governments start to open the economy back up. In a time of increased unemployment, career practitioners working in all sectors of the industry are focused on helping Australians build their self-awareness, labour market awareness and the skills they will require to […]
National Careers Week 2020 – more critical than ever says Minister
National Careers Week 2020 is an opportunity for Australians to consider the benefits of vocational education and training (VET) to launch or future proof their careers and help them come through uncertain times in a stronger position. Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, said National Careers Week 2020 […]
May 11, 2020
LMIP update 11 May 2020
The Labour Market Information Portal has been updated with a range of new data and research insights, including information relating to the labour market impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Information *Reminder* COVID-19 information has been moved from the Special Topics Reports page to a new COVID-19 Information channel, which contains all the latest information […]
