New Statutory Body To Assess Labor & Workforce Needs

Key Points

• Australia passed legislation to establish a new statutory body that will work to address skill shortages throughout the country along with planning for the workforce's future

Overview

The government of Australia established a new statutory body, known as Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) on 31 October 2022. The government of Australia also committed an additional AUD $12.9 million towards JSA, which aims to tackle skill shortages and plan for Australia's workforce's future.

JSA will interact with state and territory governments, along with employers and employees throughout the country to provide the government with advice on current and emerging workforce needs.