It’s now easier for yoga instructors, farmers and tradies to work in Australia

by Admin
December 3, 2024

Visas for skilled migrants across hundreds of new occupations are set to be fast-tracked in a bid to boost the economy.

The Australian government today announced its Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) in the hope it will improve the major skills shortage impacting the construction industry in particular.

Eligible jobs for the visa include yoga instructors, flight attendants, journalists, beauty therapists and goat farmers.

Labor has announced a major visa reform to bring skilled migrants to Australia. (iStock)

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Project managers, building inspectors, bricklayers and carpenters are among the trades listed to help the embattled construction industry.

The federal government published the full list of 456 trades covered under the CSOL.

All of the trades will be added to the Skills in Demand visa, which offers clear pathways for migrant workers to address labour shortages in Australia.

“The government is determined to tackle the skills shortage, especially in the construction sector,” said Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Tony Burke.

“This is an important step to attract qualified workers to help build more homes.”

Stock image of Australian visa — Among the trades added to the Skills in Demand visa are construction workers, goat farmers and yoga instructors. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles echoed the need for Australia to attract more construction workers to address the housing shortage.

“The Core Skills Occupation List plays an important role in ensuring Australia has a targeted skilled migration system that addresses genuine skills gaps in the economy, and works in conjunction with our work to train Australians,” he said.

The visa reforms are set to come into effect from December 7.