The proposal would provide $7 billion over the medium term to re-establish the Commonwealth Employment Service (CES).
The proposal would:

• end the role of for-profit providers by replacing them with a new public-sector CES
• provide accessible, high-quality employment services by making the CES universally available, conducting initial assessments, and offering voluntary face-to-face case management in every employment region
• strengthen local job facilitation by enabling the CES to coordinate employment opportunities, commission local services, and maintain effective online and contact centre support
• transition to a public system by redirecting funds from private providers to the CES as contract send.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.