We estimate an extra 90,000 workers will be needed in the building sector to achieve the National Housing Accord target of 1.2 million homes over five years. The Australian Government is leaning-in to this challenge with a $90 million Budget commitment to boost the supply of skilled labour.

Is the built environment workforce equipped to deliver the clean energy investment boom? Our submission to the Australian Government's Electricity and Energy Sector Plan highlights some of the key challenges in tooling-up the workforce for the renewables transition.

Now more than ever, Australia needs a high-performing VET system that responds to the changes occurring across the economy and supports all Australians to fully participate in the workforce.