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What is the change? Australia has adjusted its Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for independent skilled migration applicants.
What does the change mean? Cabinet makers and panelbeaters (auto body mechanics) will be added to the list, while urban and regional planners, dentists and dental specialists will be removed. The changes are based on the levels of demand in Australia for people holding such jobs.
Background: The SOL provides a list of jobs available to skilled migrants who are applying for visas independent of sponsorship from a company or nomination from a state or territory. The list is adjusted to reflect changing demands in the Australian labour market. The changes described above take effect 1 July. A complete list of the nearly 200 jobs on the SOL is available on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website.
BAL Analysis: The changes make it easier for cabinet makers and panelbeaters to migrate to Australia, even absent a sponsor. It makes it more difficult for urban and regional planners, dentists and dental specialists to migrate to the country. BAL will continue to monitor news of any possible changes to the SOL in the future.
This alert has been provided by BAL Australia. For additional information, please contact australia@bal.com.
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