Skilled Occupations List for 2014-15 Announced
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By Mark Webster Tuesday, 10 June 2014 |
The Department of Immigration has announced the new Skilled Occupations List (SOL) which will apply from 1 July 2014.
Occupations Removed from the SOL
There have been no occupations removed from the Skilled Occupations List.
This will be a great relief to Accountants who were slated for removal from the Skilled Occupations List in February 2014.
Occupations Added to the SOL
The following occupations have been added to the Skilled Occupations List:
“Tilers” have also been added to the list – it is not entirely clear which occupations are affected, but the new occupations could be as follows:
Rationale for Changes
The Assistant Minister for Immigration, Michaelia Cash, has indicated in her joint press release that Chefs have been added due to the occupation being in short supply. Strong growth is also projected in the cafe and restaurant sector.
The Assistant Minister also indicated that there is a “known deficit” of skilled workers in the hospitality and construction industries in Regional Areas.
Effect of Changes
The SOL is used in the following contexts:
- Graduate Temporary Subclass 485 Visas – Graduate Work Stream
- Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visas
As a result, Chefs, Bricklayers and Tilers will now be able to apply for the above visa types.
Change of Advisor on Skilled Occupations List in Future?
The Skilled Occupations list has traditionally been set every year based on advice from AWPA (Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency).
Given that AWPA has now been axed, advice on the SOL will presumably be given by a different body in future, and it will be interesting to watch developments in the next year.
References
Assistant Minister Press Announcement – In-demand trades added to the Skilled Occupation List The Australian – AWPA Axing Short Sighted,
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This article has been taken from https://www.acacia-au.com/skilled-occupations-list-2014-2015-Announced.php, with permission from Mr Mark Webster. Please note that I have no financial interest or interest or relation of any type with Acacia Immigration Australia or any conflict of interest in this matter. I picked this article because it is comprehensive and covers the relevant matter well. People should check with Dept of Immigration & Border Control or Australian Embassy/High Commission or professional & reputed migration advisor/agent in their area before making any decision in regards to their immigration/studies matters.
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Dr Yadu Singh/Sydney/12th June, 2014
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