Why this petition matters Craig Watson & Rachel Hill care deeply about the Talent Acquisition Industry in Australia, and we recognise the essential need for improving the standards and professionalism within our sector. Currently, the industry does not have formalised professional qualifications. This gap not only limits career development but also impacts our ability to access training to enhance key skills. TAs in Australia are missing essential pathways. The TA industry is critical for business success. However, without structured training and qualifications, TAs in Australia are missing essential pathways offered to other professions. According to the Productivity Commission’s ‘Shifting the Dial: 5 Year Productivity Review‘, substantial improvements in training and qualifications are integral for Australia’s future economic growth. The petition calls on ASQA to endorse formalised qualifications. Therefore, this petition calls on ASQA to endorse formalised qualifications (in the form of Certificate IV & Diploma) for TAs, developed by the