Australia has released its new Skilled Occupation Lists on 11th March.
36 new occupations have been added to the Medium and Long Term Skill Shortage List (MLTSSL). 18 new occupations have been included in the Regional Occupation List (ROL). Changes have also been made to the Short Term Skill Shortage List (STSSL). 27 occupations have been removed from the STSSL.
Visa rules have been relaxed for farmers and sporting bodies, as quoted by SBS News.
These are the new occupations which have been added to the MLTSSL:
- Horse Trainer
- Software and Applications Programmer
- Multimedia Specialist
- University Lecturer
- Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
- Meteorologist
- Metallurgist
- Conservator
- Life Scientist nec
- Zoologist
- Microbiologist
- Marine Biologist
- Botanist
- Biotechnologist
- Biochemist
- Life Scientist (General)
- Hydrogeologist
- Geophysicist
- Environmental Scientists nec
- Environmental Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Food Technologist
- Chemist
- Engineering Professionals nec
- Petroleum Engineer
- Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
- Economist
- Statistician
- Musician (Instrumental)
- Environmental Manager
- Footballer
- Tennis Coach
- Artistic Director
- Music Director
- Dancer or Choreographer
- Arts Administrator or Manager
The below occupations have been added to the ROL:
- Anaesthetist
- Dentist
- Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
- Livestock Farmers nec
- Sheep Farmer
- Pig Farmer
- Goat Farmer
- Deer Farmer
- Mixed Livestock Farmer
- Dairy Cattle Farmer
- Beef Cattle Farmer
- Crop Farmers nec
- Sugar Cane Grower
- Mixed Crop Farmer
- Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower
- Fruit or Nut Grower
- Cotton Grower
- Aquaculture Farmer
These occupations have been removed from the STSSL:
- Tennis Coach
- Anaesthetist
- Dentist
- Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
- Livestock Farmers nec
- Sheep Farmer
- Pig Farmer
- Mixed Livestock
- Dairy Cattle Farmer
- Beef Cattle Farmer
- Crop Farmers nec
- Sugar Cane Grower
- Mixed Crop Farmer
- Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower
- Fruit or Nut Grower
- Cotton Grower
- Aquaculture Farmer
- Footballer
- Artistic Director
- Music Director
- Dancer or Choreographer
- Arts Administrator or Manager
- Library Technician
- Chemical Plant Operator
- Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
- Textile, Clothing, and Footwear Mechanic
- Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals
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