Media are invited to join the Hon Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training, as he launches the inaugural Jobs & Skills Month.
The month is marked by the release of the Jobs and Skills Report 2026, the annual assessment of Australia's jobs, skills and workforce participation, and the challenges ahead such as the impact of AI use and skills shortages.
Event: Launch of Jobs & Skills Month and the Jobs and Skills Report.
Date and time: TODAY, Tuesday 20 October 2026, 12.00 pm - 2.30 pm AEDT
Media access available from 11:45am AEDT
Minister Giles will speak from ~12:30-12:50pm AEDT
Location: Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) Woden
36 Bradley Street, Phillip ACT 2606
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Interview opportunities:
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Trevor Gauld – Acting Commissioner, Jobs and Skills Australia
Media release: Understanding skills is critical to Australia thriving in the rise of AI
Visuals:
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TAFE students showcasing their hospitality and culinary skills and training.
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Footage of the Jobs and Skills Roadshow, which will visit each capital city and Wodonga, Victoria, over the next few weeks.
Media contact: On-site 0458 324 328
[email protected] or (02) 6240 0200
Contact details:
On-site 0458 324 328
[email protected] or (02) 6240 0200