Aug 27, 2026 – 10.00pmAustralia is lagging on key measures set out in Labor’s $12 billion plan to ensure the national workforce is ready for future skill demands, as the federal government struggles to overcome persistent shortages in priority areas such as construction.The first scorecard tracking Australia’s progress on targets in the 2024 National Skills Agreement for vocational training shows employer satisfaction with accredited courses for their staff reached a 10-year-low last year – continuing a decade long slide.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles