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The Australian Government is committed to supporting adults in Australia to increase their English language, literacy, numeracy, digital literacy (LLND) and employability skills – known collectively as foundation skills.

Ministers responsible for workplace relations from the Commonwealth and each state and territory meet to discuss and advance workplace relations matters of national importance.

We are responsible for the Commonwealth’s Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act). The WHS Act applies to the Commonwealth, public authorities and a small number of companies (non-Commonwealth licensees).

Inclusive Employment Australia is a new specialist disability employment program. It assists people with disability, injury or health condition prepare for, find and maintain work and grow their career.

The VET activity data captures vocational education and training (VET) occurring across Australia. Policy and legislation set out the information you need to provide, and what can be done with this data.

Remote Training Hubs support Central Australian First Nations peoples access On-Country Vocational Education and Training (VET). The Hubs will help to ensure training meets community needs matched to local jobs.

Australia’s national training system supports over three million students annually to gain the skills to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

We support people to have safe, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future.

The grant program leverages tripartite expertise to drive innovative solutions to advance gender equality through increased workplace flexibility, safe and dignified amenities, and inclusive workplace cultures.

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and the Fair Work Commission compile and publish reports on federal enterprise agreements in Australia.

The Australian Skills Guarantee (Skills Guarantee) is a key commitment under the Australian Government’s Secure Australian Jobs Plan.

Parent Pathways is a free, voluntary service that provides personalised assistance and financial support to eligible parents and carers of children up to the age of 6 years.

Big ideas. Real action. The Building Women’s Careers Program is driving structural and cultural change across Australia.

We’re funding bold, inclusive projects that support women and benefit everyone.

The department produces reports on complaints received about employment and pre-employment services.

In the 2024-25 Budget, the Australian Government committed $76.2 million over 5 years to a new voluntary employment services program to improve the economic security of First Nations people transitioning out of the justice system and ree