A new report from Jobs and Skills Australia, the Australian Government agency tasked with developing the full skills potential of the nation, has produced a glowing report on the potential of AI to improve workforce participation, productivity, wages and equity.
The report, “Our Gen AI Transition – Implications for Work and Skills”, is based on a capacity study across industries and sectors. It notes that Australia’s adoption of AI is in its infancy and outlines important factors for successful transition to and adoption of AI in the workplace.
“Australia is at a critical and formative point in its transition to a Gen AI-enabled economy. Gen AI offers major opportunities to boost productivity, reshape work, and strengthen national capabilities. How Australia responds to both the opportunities and challenges from Gen AI (and future waves of AI and other technologies, like Agentic AI) will fundamentally shape our economy and society.
The extent to which Australia approaches this effectively, at a time when all countries are exploring these opportunities and challenges, will have major implications for us as part of the global economy and society.” Our Gen AI Transition, Implications for Works and Skills, Jobs and Skills Australia, 14 August 2025.
In the report, our CultureQ partner Kado Muir powerfully makes the case for developing AI models that reflect Indigenous knowledge and cultural frameworks.
The case study of The Mamutjitji Story App, a collaboration with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council and Kiwa Digital, showcases how technology can be used for cultural preservation. The Mamutjitji Story App is the first interactive resource in the endangered Ngalia language, providing a digital tool for revitalizing and preserving traditional stories.
This initiative highlights the importance of community leadership and cultural safeguards in technology development. It demonstrates that AI can be used for language revitalisation, supporting the learning of endangered languages and the transfer of cultural knowledge between generations; educational innovation; and community authority, ensuring Indigenous control over cultural data.
The full report can be accessed on the Jobs and Skills Australia site Our Gen AI Transition – Implications for Work and Skills
