Research

Research and workforce planning sit at the core of AUSMASA's work.
It underpins our training development, implementation, promotion, and monitoring, and industry stewardship, ensuring our priorities are evidence-based and aligned with current and emerging industry needs.

2026

Workforce plan

Data and insights

Data dashboards

Our policy voice

Submissions

Latest thinking

Articles

Research projects

Intelligence to support a future-ready workforce

AUSMASA's Workforce Plan is our flagship research publication. It draws on robust industry consultation and rigorous data analysis to identify the priorities shaping Australia's mining and automotive industries.

The 2026 Plan 'Workforces in Transition' examines immediate workforce challenges and long-term structural changes, including recruitment and retention, aging workforces, gender diversity, technological advancements, decarbonisation, and electrification.

The Plan informs AUSMASA's training development, policy submissions and industry engagement, providing the evidence base that directs our work and supports industry planning.

Workforce plan

Research articles

Explore our insights, infographics, case studies, and data insights, all focused on the key issues shaping the automotive and mining industries.

Bulletins

Short updates and briefings highlighting key developments, insights and emerging issues across the mining and automotive sectors.

Fact sheets

Accessible summaries of key topics, providing clear insights not workforce trends, skills priorities and industry developments.

Case studies

Real-world examples showcasing initiatives, innovations and workforce submissions across the mining and automotive industries.

State of the industry

Snapshots drawn from the AUSMASA Workforce Plan, highlighting key trends, workforce challenges and emerging industry priorities.

Latest research

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Electrification in mining: Infrastructure, skills and the road to Net Zero

Mining Research Bulletin – February 2026

11 Feb. 2026

Battery electric vehicles (BEV) electrical licensing: Getting safety, skills and productivity right

Automotive Research Bulletin – February 2026

11 Feb. 2026

Research Bulletin: The nuances of being an EV technician

Understanding how electric vehicle technicians fit into the occupation class system

28 Jan. 2026

Dashboards

The dashboards combine labour market and VET data to offer insights into industry composition, skills demand, and sector-specific challenges across the mining and automotive industries.

VET Data Dashboard

The VET Dashboard offers a comprehensive overview of enrolments and apprentice/trainee activity across the AUM, AUR, and RII training packages.

Workforce Data Dashboard

The Workforce Data Dashboard consolidates key insights on workforce composition and highlights industry-specific challenges across the mining and automotive industries.