More Skilled Occupations Added to the MODL

Go Matilda, August 2007

The Department of Immigration has added more skilled occupations to its Migration Occupations in Demand List, allowing increasing numbers to consider migration to Australia.

The new MODL can be seen via the weblink below, and several occupations have have been added, as follows:

- Architect
- Computing Professional specialising in Sybase SQL, ASCO Code 2231-79
- External Auditor
- Quantity surveyor
- Aircraft maintenance engineer (Avionics)
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
- Locksmith
- Optical Mechanic
- Painter & Decorator
- Furniture Finisher

Only one occupation has been removed - General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson.

The Migration Occupations in Demand List is a mechanism used to facilitate the entry of migrants with particular specialist skills who are applying for permanent residence in Australia. Only those occupations where a significant shortage of skills in the Australian labour market has been identified are included on the MODL.