Is your occupation on the new SOL of Australia?

Australia has released its new Skilled Occupation Lists on 11^th March. 36 new occupations have been added to the Medium and Long Term Skill Shortage List (MLTSSL). 18 new occupations have been included in the Regional Occupation List (ROL). Changes have also been made to the Short Term Skill Shortage List (STSSL). 27 occupations have been removed from the STSSL. Visa rules have been relaxed for farmers and sporting bodies, as quoted by SBS News. These are the new occupations which have been added to the MLTSSL:

1. Horse Trainer
2. Software and Applications Programmer
3. Multimedia Specialist
4. University Lecturer
5. Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
6. Meteorologist
7. Metallurgist
8. Conservator
9. Life Scientist nec
10. Zoologist
11. Microbiologist
12. Marine Biologist
13. Botanist
14. Biotechnologist
15. Biochemist
16. Life Scientist (General)
17. Hydrogeologist
18. Geophysicist
19. Environmental Scientists nec
20. Environmental Research Scientist
21. Environmental Consultant
22. Food Technologist
23. Chemist
24. Engineering Professionals nec
25. Petroleum Engineer
26. Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
27. Economist
28. Statistician
29. Musician (Instrumental)
30. Environmental Manager
31. Footballer
32. Tennis Coach
33. Artistic Director
34. Music Director
35. Dancer or Choreographer
36. Arts Administrator or Manager

The below occupations have been added to the ROL:

1. Anaesthetist
2. Dentist
3. Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
4. Livestock Farmers nec
5. Sheep Farmer
6. Pig Farmer
7. Goat Farmer
8. Deer Farmer
9. Mixed Livestock Farmer
10. Dairy Cattle Farmer
11. Beef Cattle Farmer
12. Crop Farmers nec
13. Sugar Cane Grower
14. Mixed Crop Farmer
15. Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower
16. Fruit or Nut Grower
17. Cotton Grower
18. Aquaculture Farmer

These occupations have been removed from the STSSL:

1. Tennis Coach
2. Anaesthetist
3. Dentist
4. Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
5. Livestock Farmers nec
6. Sheep Farmer
7. Pig Farmer
8. Mixed Livestock
9. Dairy Cattle Farmer
10. Beef Cattle Farmer
11. Crop Farmers nec
12. Sugar Cane Grower
13. Mixed Crop Farmer
14. Grain, Oilseed, or Pasture Grower
15. Fruit or Nut Grower
16. Cotton Grower
17. Aquaculture Farmer
18. Footballer
19. Artistic Director
20. Music Director
21. Dancer or Choreographer
22. Arts Administrator or Manager
23. Library Technician
24. Chemical Plant Operator
25. Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
26. Textile, Clothing, and Footwear Mechanic
27. Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals

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