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.

Australia's top-10 highest earning jobs.

Source: AAP/ Getty Images

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.

You can check out the full version of this story in English on SBS News website .

 


Share
Published 5 September 2019 2:17pm
Updated 5 September 2019 5:03pm
By Rosemary Bolger
Presented by Tinrawat Banyat
Source: SBS News


Share this with family and friends


Follow SBS Thai

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Thai-speaking Australians.
Understand the quirky parts of Aussie life.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
Thai News

Thai News

Watch in onDemand