The Australian Government is reforming employment services to better meet the needs of individuals, employers, communities and the economy.
The department released the Shaping the future of employment services Discussion Paper on 27 May 2026.
The discussion paper set out the government’s vision for the future mainstream employment service and sought stakeholder feedback on the design settings.
Responses to the discussion paper were invited between 27 May 2026 and 31 July 2026. The consultation period is now closed.
For further information, visit the webpage Employment services reform.