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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.

Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program

The newsroom provides news, data, analysis and case studies about the Department.

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).

The department is working to implement changes arising from reviews into the administration of the Targeted Compliance Framework (TCF). This page provides the latest information and updates on the progress of this work.

Richer, faster data supporting evidence-based decision-making and better outcomes for students, industries, and governments.

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations regularly publishes data related to the delivery of employment services.

Parent Pathways, delivered by the Australian Government, is a voluntary service that provides personalised and financial support to eligible parents and carers of young children.

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 is transitioning to net zero emissions, creating new opportunities for workers, industries and communities across the country.

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 Australian Government is reforming mainstream employment services to better meet the needs of individuals, employers, communities, and the economy.

The department supports the Minister for Skills and Training by overseeing assessing authorities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a significant opportunity to transform how the department and its partners work and deliver services.