Builders, bakers but no candlestick makers Australia's booming economy fuels global recruitment drive

    /24-7PressRelease/ - LONDON, UK, April 01, 2006 - The MODL and Skills Occupation List (SOL) form part the backbone of Australia's point-based skilled migration strategy. Applicants under the points tested General Skilled Migration (GSM) program who nominate an occupation on the MODL are awarded the maximum number points for the category.

'From the additions to the list, you can clearly see the construction sector in Australia is booming. If you are a tradesperson in the building and construction industry and have ever wanted to go to Australia, now is your chance,' said senior migration consultant, Martin Beveridge, Australian Visa Bureau. 'Australia is opening its doors to you and your family. I've never seen the Australian Government so committed to attracting skilled workers.'

In addition to the occupations listed above, the Australian MODL already contains occupations such as hairdressers, chefs, accountants, doctors, nurses, bricklayers and cabinet makers. The complete list stands at 81 occupations. For the complete Migration Occupations in Demand List, please go to:
http://www.visabureau.comaustraliamigration-occupations-in-demand-list.aspx

'This means the Australian economy is ready to absorb skilled workers from the new categories listed,' said Beveridge. 'That's how the system works; when Australian industry needs a group of skills migrants they put them straight onto the MODL. It's a very proactive way for the government to plug holes in the economy where there are jobs, but not enough local candidates to fill them.'

Skills shortages in the wake of ageing populations are being felt not only in Australia, but also New Zealand and Canada. New Zealand is campaigning to have expatriates return home by offering them tax incentives. Canada is offering settlement programs and language training to qualified migrants.

Australia's growing economy, fuelling in turn growth in the mining and construction sectors, is seeking skilled migrants who pass the county's points test. The points test is based on six main criteria; age, English language ability, occupation, qualifications, work experience and skills.

'The easiest and fastest way to check if you're eligible for migration is to fill in an online assessment at http://www.visabureau.com. The points system is complicated and the migration process can be lengthy,' said Beveridge.


About Australian Visa Bureau
Australian Visa Bureau is an independent immigration advisory service specialising in visa and immigration for British and Irish nationals looking to live and work in Australia. Based in central London, the company offers a range of services and free online assessments for individuals and families considering a new life abroad. Visit http://www.visabureau.com/australia for up to date news, information and free online visa assessments.

Online assessments for the General Skilled Migration Program for Australia can be found at: http://www.visabureau.com/australia/assessment/skilled/default.aspx

For further comment, please contact:

Oonagh Baerveldt
Communications Manager
Visa Bureau
Mobile: + 44 (0) 787 634 3664
Office: + 44 (0) 207 731 9011
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http://www.visabureau.com

Visa Bureau specialises in arranging visas for British and Irish national looking to live and work in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Based in London, the company ensures clients are given the most up to date information concerning immigration and visa policy. Visit http://www.visabureau.com for further information and free online visa assessments.

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