- Over the next 3 years (2025–28), around 50% of all new workers (or 185,700 new workers) are expected in occupations aligned with a VET qualification.
- Around 38% of new workers (or 141,300 new workers) are expected in occupations that are aligned with a higher education qualification.
- Over the longer-term, approximately 87% of new workers in the next decade are expected to enter occupations which require a post-secondary school qualification (VET or higher education). This includes 49% expected in occupations aligned with a VET qualification and 38% in occupations aligned with higher education.
New workers expected (2025–28 and 2025–35), by skill level
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