Changes to the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
Which occupations will be listed on the new SOL?
Skills Australia will identify skilled occupations of high value to the economy that align with the broader national workforce development strategy. The SOL is expected to include professional, managerial, technical and trade occupations.
Why has the government changed the Skilled Occupation List?
The decision to introduce a new SOL follows a review of the Migration Occupation in Demand List. The aim is to provide a more targeted list of occupations to better meet the medium and long term future skills needs of the Australian economy.
The new SOL will be published on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website at www.immi.gov.au by 30 April 2010. The list will take effect from mid 2010.