The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is inviting public feedback on the draft Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) 2027, the classification set to replace the current OSCA 2024 version.
The ABS is collaborating with representatives from government, industry, and the education and training sectors to ensure OSCA 2027 accurately reflects today’s Australian workforce. Community input is being sought to help identify gaps, update outdated terminology, and refine the classification ahead of its scheduled release in March 2027.
The upcoming revision will concentrate on OSCA’s 6-digit occupation level and will involve identifying new and emerging occupations, phasing out occupations that no longer meet statistical thresholds, adjusting skill levels, and refining details such as specialisations, job titles, lead statements, main tasks, licensing requirements, and inclusion or exclusion criteria.
Public consultation on the draft classification is open now and will run until 18 September 2026, after which the draft and related materials will be taken down from the ABS website. Interested parties can access the draft and submit feedback via the ABS Consultation Hub.
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