On the 3rd of December, the Australian Government announced the introduction of a new targeted Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This list is designed to attract skilled migrants who will make a significant contribution to the Australian economy, with a particular focus on sectors such as housing and electrical.
The CSOL will address positions where Australian workers are unable to meet the demand, comprising more than 450 occupations, including those in construction and electrical fields.
The CSOL will be applied to the Core Skills stream of the new Skills in Demand visa, which will replace the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa on 7 December 2024. Additionally, the CSOL will be relevant to the Direct Entry stream of the permanent Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa.
More details about other reforms taking place on 7 December 2024, including the Skills in Demand visa and the National Innovation visa, will be available soon.
Stay tuned for more information on these significant changes.