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Jobs and Skills Australia
JSA
16 November 2022 – present
Statutory body within the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations that analyses the labour market and current and emerging skills and training needs, and advises the government on workforce planning in partnership with industry, unions and the states and territories; it is not a separate PGPA entity.
How it came into existence
Established on 16 November 2022 under the Jobs and Skills Australia Act 2022, replacing the National Skills Commission and taking over its labour market and skills analysis functions.
- Labour market and skills analysis
- Skills shortage assessment
- VET pricing advice
Legislation: Jobs and Skills Australia Act 2022
Changes during its life
- 2023The Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Act 2023 set out its permanent functions and governance, including a tripartite Ministerial Advisory Board.
Main functions
- Labour market and skills analysis
- Assessing occupation shortages
- Workforce capacity studies, such as for the clean energy workforce
- Advice on the vocational education and training system
- Employment projections and labour market information
Where it sits
In the portfolio of Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 30 June 2023 to the latest release (30 June 2026))