Australian Immigration Daily News

Further to our recent published article in relation occupations flagged for removal (see https://migrationalliance.com.au/immigration-daily-news/entry/2018-05-skilled-occupation-list-changes-some-flagged-for-removal-on-1-july-2018.html) all States and Territories are currently in the midst of updating the State Occupation Lists.

Migration Alliance brings you a state by state summary:

New South Wales                  

There are no changes to the occupation list for NSW.  April invitation round saw 256 places allocated to 190 visas and 95 places to subclass 489 visas.

Queensland

Skilled Occupation list for QLD was updated in May with the following occupations added:

272413 - Translator

254424 - Registered Nurse (Surgical)

Victoria

State immigration remains suspended until further notice.  For the month of April, VIC issued 278 nominations for subclass 190 visa.  No invitations were issued for subclass 489 visa.

South Australia

State Occupation list for South Australia has been updated which includes addition of the following occupations

272413 - Translator

321212 - Diesel Motor Mechanics

262113 - Systems Administrator

313113 - Web Administrator

Tasmania

The following occupations are now removed from the state list:

251513 - Retail Pharmacist - now removed from list

251511 - Hospital Pharmacist - now removed from list

Northern Territory

There are no changes to the occupation list for NT.  NT issued 14 190 visa nominations and 49 invitations for subclass 489 visa.

Australian Capital Territory

There are no changes to the occupation list for ACT.  ACT issued 100 190 visa nominations and 0 invitations for subclass 489 visa.

Western Australia

Migration Services has moved to 1 Prospect Place, West Perth.  All other contact details remain the same.

Applicants are encouraged to visit relevant state and territory government website for specific state requirement as well as updates.

Source: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/work/skil#tab-content-2