Skilled migration visa list shake-up to meet growing demand for foreign workers

The government is reviewing which occupations require foreign workers to fill skills shortages.

Australian Jobs Minister Michaelia Cash Source: AAP

Minister for Employment Michaelia Cash Source: AAP

The government has pledged to overhaul its skilled migration system to drive economic growth and meet increasing demand for foreign workers in some sectors.  

The government will review the skilled migration occupation lists to determine which jobs can be filled by overseas workers. 

Employment and Skills Minister Michaelia Cash announced the review in response to concerns the current list of about 500 jobs does not reflect the demand for skilled overseas workers in some sectors.  

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Published 5 September 2019 12:06pm
Updated 5 September 2019 12:24pm
By Rosemary Bolger
Presented by Sophia Hong


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