National Skills Commission
NSC
1 July 2020 – 16 November 2022
Statutory office, made up of the National Skills Commissioner and supporting departmental staff, that provided labour market and skills analysis, including skills shortage research and the Skills Priority List, and worked on efficient pricing of vocational education and training.
How it came into existence
Established on 1 July 2020 under the National Skills Commissioner Act 2020, following the 2019 Joyce review of vocational education and training, drawing on the labour market research and analysis functions of the Department of Education, Skills and Employment.
- Labour market research and analysis
- Skills shortage research
Legislation: National Skills Commissioner Act 2020
Changes during its life
- 1 July 2022Portfolio responsibility passed to the new Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
How it ended
Replaced on 16 November 2022 by Jobs and Skills Australia, established under the Jobs and Skills Australia Act 2022, which took over its labour market and skills analysis functions.
- Labour market and skills analysis
- Skills shortage assessment
- VET pricing advice
Main functions
- Labour market research and analysis
- Skills shortage research and the Skills Priority List
- Employment projections and occupational information
- Advice on VET efficient pricing and funding
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
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Sources
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