Building a skilled and adaptable workforce
Final report now available
Final Report
The PC was asked by the Australian Government to conduct an inquiry into Building a skilled and adaptable workforce. As part of this work, we were tasked with identifying priority reforms and developing actionable recommendations.
In this final inquiry report, the PC presents recommendations focused on four key policy reform areas:
- Equitable access to the best teaching resources to improve school student outcomes
- Enabling tertiary education pathways
- Boosting work-related training to build skills and adaptability
- Fit-for-purpose occupational entry regulations.
This inquiry report was handed to the Australian Government on 10 December 2025 and released on 19 December 2025.
Consultation questions (PDF - 465.6 KB)
Consultation questions (Word - 2.8 MB)Inquiry timeline
2024–25
Gather ideas
13
Terms of reference
2025
Develop shortlist of policy ideas
6
Questionnaire responses due
11
Interim report released
15
Submissions due
10
Final report sent to Government
19
Final report released
