AI is changing what skills businesses need, faster than most training systems can keep up. That's why employer input into national workforce and skills discussions matters more than ever.
The Centre for Education and Training was pleased to take part in the National AI Skills Forum held in Canberra on 19 August 2025. Bringing together leaders from government, industry, education and unions, it examined how Australia moves from AI awareness to AI capability; from understanding the technology to applying it in ways that improve work, lifts productivity and create value.
Australian Industry Group’s Chief Executive, Innes Willox, participated in a panel discussion on AI and the Future of the Labour Market. Innes outlined how artificial intelligence is reshaping skills and workforce requirements across industry, and why governments, employers and individuals all have a role to play in building the capabilities needed for the future.
Across the Centre and Australian Industry Group more broadly, a range of resources are available that showcase how AI is transforming businesses, workplaces and the skills needed across Australia’s workforce, including:
