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Impacts of COVID-19 on businesses: Victoria in focus

Recent survey data analysed by the National Skills Commission shows that businesses across Australia were being impacted by the current outbreak of COVID-19 in Victoria in early July.

30 July 2020

The latest from the Labour Market Information Portal

June Vacancy Report now available

The latest Vacancy Report shows an increase in newly lodged job advertisements over the month of June 2020.

22 July 2020

NSC research on risks to businesses

The National Skills Commission’s recent survey of businesses across Australia has shown that another COVID-19 outbreak was the biggest risk to businesses staying open over the next six months.

17 July 2020

From the desk of Adam Boyton, interim National Skills Commissioner

Keynote: Labour market analysis and skills needs over the recovery phase

In this keynote speech interim National Skills Commissioner, Adam Boyton, highlights the work of the NSC in supporting economic recovery from COVID-19.

10 July 2020

NSC research on business’ staffing expectations

The National Skills Commission’s most recent survey of businesses across Australia has seen business’ expectations of future staffing levels continue to improve.
"Impacts of COVID-19 on businesses – future staffing expectations and business confidence"

6 July 2020

A snapshot in time: The Australian labour market and COVID-19

The National Skills Commission’s first public report explores the impact COVID-19 has had on Australia’s labour market and how the work of the NSC will support the recovery.

1 July 2020