Labour market, skills and education

Education and training play a greater role than ever before in determining a country’s economic success and the wellbeing of its citizens.

The role of the Business Council of Australia Labour Market, Skills and Education Policy Committee is to support education and innovation policies that will keep Australia ahead of the game internationally, and generate greater productivity and participation.

Policy research and advocacy progress in the last year has included:

  • Recognition by the federal government of serious risks facing Australia’s international education industry, leading to the modification of visa requirements
  • Development of the skills package announced in the 2011 federal Budget, which drew on business advice about skills shortages
  • Research and advocacy contributing to the adoption of new methods for measuring quality in higher education
  • Participation in the 10-member reference group appointed to advise the government on the development and implementation of new performance measurement instruments

BCA Secretariat contact: Claire Thomas, Director Policy