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Department for Work and Skills

The Department for Work and Skills is responsible for work, skills, employability and workforce standards.

What we do

The Department for Work and Skills is responsible for work, skills, employability and workforce standards.

Responsibilities

  • employment and employability
  • skills, apprenticeships and training pathways
  • work access and supported participation
  • workforce standards and employment relations
  • workplace health and safety

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