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The Migrant Workers' Taskforce was established in 2016 to identify proposals for improvements in law, law enforcement and investigation, and other practical measures to more quickly identify and rectify any cases of migrant worker exploitation.

The Employer Advisory Service is a free service run by the Fair Work Ombudsman. 

The government is looking at how technology can make it simpler for employers to pay their staff and employ more people.

Employability Skills Training (EST) helps people aged 15 years and over to develop the skills that employers want, explore career options, and build job search, workplace and industry specific skills.

Self-Employment Assistance can help you turn your business idea or existing small business into a viable business. The program allows you to choose the level of support that meets your needs and the needs of your small business.

Get a head start in your chosen career with an apprenticeship or traineeship through Australian Apprenticeships. It’s also a great option if you want to retrain for the career you have always wanted.

The Australian Government has announced that from 1 November 2024, a new voluntary pre‑employment service called Parent Pathways will provide support for eligible parents of young children.

Remote Training Hubs support Central Australian First Nations peoples access On-Country vocational education and training. The hubs will help to ensure training meets community needs matched to local jobs.

The Government undertook consultation on proposed reforms to the Fair Work laws over 2022-23 to better understand the views of stakeholders and the community.

The department has oversight of the skills assessment sector and assessing authorities.

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

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 14 December 2023.

The Australian Government is supporting communities most likely to be affected by the closure of emissions-intensive industry.

Supporting businesses to attract and retain women returning to work after a career break.

Career Transition Assistance is designed to help people 45 years and over, to improve their confidence and skills to become more competitive in the local labour market.

The Community Development Program (CDP) is the Australian Government’s remote employment and community development service.

Find research and analysis on employment trends in Australia.