NEWSFLASH – Changes to Occupations in Demand September 2006

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES CHANGES!
The Federal Government today announced changes to the Migration Occupations in Demand list. The Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) lists those occupations and specialisations identified by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) that are in short supply across Australia. For a person making a visa application to Australia, having an occupation on the demand list may result in a number of advantages in applying for Australian permanent residence.
The occupations added to the list today include Child Care Co-ordinator, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and Surveyors. The only Trades occupation removed from the list is Flat Glass Tradespersons. Notably, no additional Trades occupations were included on the demand list.
For those temporary visa holders or prospective migrants seeking a permanent visa to Australia, if you have an occupation which is currently on the demand list you should make a visa application as soon as possible in order to gain the benefit of being on the list.
The current list of occupations in demand is available at www.immi.gov.au – for your convenience I have included the latest list below.
MIGRATION OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND (MODL)
Managers and Administrators
ASCO code
Child Care Co-ordinator
1295-11
Professionals

Accountant
2211-11
Anaesthetist
2312-11
Chemical Engineer
2129-17
Civil Engineer
2124-11
Computing Professional - specialising in CISSP
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in C++/C#/C
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Java
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in J2EE
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Network Security
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in SAP
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Oracle
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in PeopleSoft
2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in SIEBEL
2231-79
Dental Specialist
2381-13
Dentist
2381-11
Dermatologist
2312-13
Electrical Engineer
2125-11
Mechanical Engineer
2126-11
Emergency Medicine Specialist
2312-15
General Medical Practitioner
2311-11
Hospital Pharmacist
2382-11
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
2391-11
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
2127-11
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
2312-17
Occupational Therapist
2383-11
Ophthalmologist
2312-19
Paediatrician
2312-21
Pathologist
2312-23
Petroleum Engineer
2127-13
Physiotherapist
2385-11
Podiatrist
2388-11
Psychiatrist
2312-27
Radiologist
2312-29
Registered Mental Health Nurse
2325-11
Registered Midwife
2324-11
Registered Nurse
2323-11
Retail Pharmacist
2382-15
Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified)
2312-79
Specialist Physician
2312-25
Speech Pathologist
2386-11
Sonographer
2391-17
Surgeon
2312-31
Surveyor
2123-13
Associate Professionals

Chef (excluding Commis Chef)
3322-11(part)
Trades Persons

Automotive Electrician
4212-11
Baker
4512-11
Boat Builder and Repairer
4981-13
Bricklayer
4414-11
Cabinetmaker
4922-11
Carpenter
4411-13
Carpenter and Joiner
4411-11
Cook
4513-11
Drainer
4431-15
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson
4313-11
Electrician (Special Class)
4311-13
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson
4315-11
Fibrous Plasterer
4412-11
Fitter
4112-11
Floor Finisher
4423-11
Furniture Upholsterer
4942-11
Gasfitter
4431-13
General Electrician
4311-11
General Electronic Instrument-Tradesperson
4314-11
General Plumber
4431-11
Hairdresser
4931-11
Joiner
4411-15
Lift Mechanic
4311-15
Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber
4431-19
Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker)
4122-11
Metal Machinist (First Class)
4112-13
Motor Mechanic
4211-11
Panel Beater
4213-11
Pastry Cook
4512-13
Pressure Welder
4122-13
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
4312-11
Roof Plumber
4431-17
Roof Slater and Tiler
4413-11
Solid Plasterer
4415-11
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)
4124-11
Stonemason
4416-13
Toolmaker
4113-11
Vehicle Body Maker
4215-11
Vehicle Painter
4214-11
Wall and Floor Tiler
4416-11
Welder (First Class)
4122-15


Daniel Engles
Registered Migration Agent No. 0213485
The Australian Government requires that people who give immigration assistance be registered as a Migration Agent

Phone: (+61 8) 9328 2664
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Email: dan@visasolutions.com.au Web: www.visasolutions.com.au
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