Insights archive
7 articles across 13 topics, each written from what a government source published.
Labour Market
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The 2026 Occupation Shortage List shows occupation shortages easing to 27% of assessed occupations, down from 29% in 2025 and 36% in 2023. Based on Jobs and Skills Australia data published on 20 October 2026, this analysis explains where shortages persist and what is driving them.
20 Oct 20265 min read
Jobs and Skills Australia’s 6 October 2026 working paper on adult learning in Australia reports strong employment and income benefits, but a growing gap between adults’ demand for learning and the opportunities available. This summary unpacks the key themes for agents, applicants and providers.
6 Oct 20265 min read
Jobs and Skills Australia’s Recent trends for displaced workers in Australia report, released 29 September 2026, shows fewer workers displaced overall but job loss shifting towards professional and managerial roles. This article unpacks how displacement patterns, industries and regions are changing across Australia.
29 Sept 20265 min read
Jobs and Skills Australia’s Internet Vacancy Index shows job ads held steady nationally in September 2026, with key shifts across occupations and regions. Using 21 October 2026 data, this article explains where ads fell, where they grew and what it may mean for planning.
1 Sept 20265 min read
IBISWorld’s 2026 industry data names Australia’s largest migration firm in a fragmented market of 3,982 businesses. Published 2026-08-18, this article explains what “largest” really means, how scale affects migration advice quality and what this market position could mean for applicants, employers and agents.
18 Aug 20266 min read
On 7 August 2026, Jobs and Skills Australia released new OSCA occupation profiles, combining labour market data and detailed occupation information in one tool. This article explains what the OSCA occupation profiles are, how they differ from ANZSCO and why they matter for migration, training and workforce planning.
7 Aug 20265 min read
The REOS Spotlight labour market update released on 30 July 2026 shows steady employer hiring, easing recruitment difficulties and mixed hiring intentions across states and industries. This article unpacks the June quarter 2026 data so migration agents, applicants and providers can align plans with real employer demand.
30 July 20266 min read
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