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Australian Government undertaking review of migration points test
The Australian Government’s 2023 migration strategy includes a policy roadmap with eight key actions and over 25 new policy commitments and areas for future reform. One of the key areas of reform is to explore a reformed points test to better identify migrants to fill areas of skills in demand. The discussion paper is now...
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VET qualification reform update
In March, the Qualification Reform Design Group delivered its initial advice to skills ministers who have the challenging task of managing a fit-for-purpose, complex VET education system. The Group agrees that there is a need for a new system of VET qualifications, with the new model moving away from a “one size fits all” approach...
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An Update on National Skills and Industry Engagement Reforms
According to the joint media release of Ministers of Employment and Workplace Relations, the Hon Brendan O’Connor MP and Senator the Hon Murray Watt, four Jobs and Skills Councils have been established. In June, three JSCs were established to focus on skills and workforce matters in manufacturing, transport and logistics, and mining and automotive. June...
