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On 17 July 2010, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, announced that a federal election would be held on 21 August 2010 and as such the Australian Government has assumed a caretaker role.
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Release of summary sheets for occupations on Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for migration purposes
Skills Australia has now released the summary sheets for all occupations that are on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for migration purposes announced by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship on Monday 17 May 2010.
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Investing in skills for a more productive future - Communiqué from third meeting of the Strategic Industry Forum
The Strategic Industry Forum had its third meeting of industry leaders on 2 June 2010 to discuss possible changes to the funding of Australia's VET sector to lift workforce participation, adult literacy, productivity, employment opportunities and job satisfaction.
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Providing advice to Government on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for migration purposes
Skills Australia has provided independent advice to the Australian Government on the development of a new list of skilled occupations for use in Australia’s General Skilled Migration program.
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Skills Australia welcomes ‘Skills for Sustainable Growth’ measures in the Federal Budget
Skills Australia has welcomed new measures in the 2010-11 Federal Budget which will ensure Australia has the workforce capability required for a productive, sustainable and inclusive future.
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In the April 2010 edition of the Business/Higher Education Round Table newsletter, Skills Australia’s CEO, Robin Shreeve reflects on the workforce of the future.
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Launch of Australian Workforce Futures
On 5 March 2010 Australian Workforce Futures was presented to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard, by the Chair of Skills Australia, Philip Bullock.
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Skills Australia To Provide Advice On New Skilled Migration Occupation List
The Government has asked Skills Australia to provide advice to inform a new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) that will deliver a General Skilled Migration program to meet Australia’s medium to long term future skills needs.
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The Strategic Industry Forum had its second meeting of industry leaders on 20 November 2009 to discuss the current and future quality of the national training system.
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Australia's Workforce Futures - submissions invited
Skills Australia has released for consultation its proposals for a bold new approach to workforce development in Australia.
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Skills Australia proudly supports the 2009 Minister’s Awards for Excellence
The Hon Julia Gillard, presented awards to the winners of the 2009 Ministers Awards for Excellence at a presentation held in Canberra, at Parliament House.
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Findings and recommendations: 'Foundations for the Future'
Skills Australia's position paper 'Foundations for the Future: Proposals for the Governance, Architecture and Market Design of the National Training System' has been released.
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Skills Australia and Universities Australia collaborate on workforce development
On 23 June, Skills Australia and Universities Australia recognised their partnership by the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations.
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Announcement of new CEO to Skills Australia
The Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard today announced the appointment of Robin Shreeve, as CEO of Skills Australia, effective October 2009.
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Report on the Strategic Industry Forum
This report summarises the outcomes of the first Strategic Industry Forum facilitated by Skills Australia on 20 February 2009.
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Position paper released 'Foundations for the Future'
Skills Australia has released for consultation its proposals for a new governance framework for the National Training System.
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Expansion of Skills Australia’s Role - 12 March 2009
The Deputy Prime Minister has announced changes to Skills Australia’s role following the Bradley review of higher education.
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The Big Skills Conference - 2 to 5 March 2009
The Big Skills Conference was hosted by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations on behalf of the Australian Governement, in Sydney from 2 to 5 March 2009.