Australia Migration Changes to Skilled Occupation Lists 2019
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There has recently been an update to the list of eligible skilled occupations and application conditions for the MLTSSL, STSOL Regional Occupation lists. This list is handy reference guide for you to review what visa program may be available to you depending on your occupation or skillset.
As the Australian economy experiences growth every year job demand shifts and therefore the government adjusts the Australian Skilled Migration List with occupations that cannot be filled by Australians.
The following list provides all the updates and changes to occupations on the Medium and Long term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Short Term Skilled Occupational Lists to increase or decrease employment/skills gaps in the Australian economy.
Occupations Added to MLTSSL
Applicable Instruments: LIN 19/047; LIN 19/048; LIN 19/049; LIN 19/051
Applicable Instruments: LIN 19/047 (SC 187); LIN 19/048 (SC 482); LIN 19/049 (SC 186)
The following medical practitioner occupations now require a Health Workforce Certificate for the position and occupation to be presented with the nomination application
general practitioner (ANZSCO code 253111)
medical practitioners (nec) (ANZSCO code 253999)
resident medical officer (ANZSCO code 253112)
Applicability conditions added/changed
Condition 25
imposes a minimum salary of $120,000 pa for footballers
replaces Condition 23 for ship’s masters and gas or petroleum operators
Condition 26
replaces Conditions 23 for recruitment consultants on the STSOL and reduces the annual salary required to $80,000
