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Posted on December 13 2019

Know Red, Orange and Green occupations in Australian immigration

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Updated June 07 2023

The Traffic Light Bulletin has been released by the Dept. of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business. The bulletin proposed revisions to the SOLs for Australian skilled immigration. 

Applicants should note that these are just “proposed” changes. There is no guarantee that all the proposed changes will come into effect. Changes to Australian skilled immigration may be formalized by March 2020. 

So what are red, orange and green occupations under the Traffic Light Bulletin in regards to Australian immigration? 

Red occupations 

Red occupations may be removed completely from the skilled occupation lists. Proposed occupations that stand out are Hairdresser, Community Worker and Message Therapist. These occupations have previously been popular among immigrants. 

Orange occupations 

Orange occupations are the ones that may be moved from one occupation list to the other. There are three occupation lists in Australia: 

  1. MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic  Skills List) 
  1. STSOL (Short-term Skilled Occupation List) 
  1. ROL (Regional Occupational List) 

Occupations like Automotive Electricians, Wall and Floor Tilers, Painting Trades Workers, and Motorcycle Mechanics may be moved from the MLTSSL to STSOL. 

Occupations like Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson and Real Estate Representative are flagged to be moved from the ROL to the STSOL. This may allow employers in designated regional areas of Australia to sponsor foreign workers. 

ICT Project Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, and Information and Organization Professionals, may be moved from the STSOL to the MLTSSL. This may help applicants on Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) Visa to apply for PR under the Subclass 190 Visa. 

The occupation of Geologist may be moved from the STSOL to ROL. This will limit applicants to living in regional areas before they can apply for PR. 

Procurement Manager and Ship’s Master are occupations that may be moved from the ROL to the MLTSSL. 

Green occupations 

Green occupations are the ones that may be added to the STSOL after not featuring on the occupation lists for some time now. Noteworthy ones are Nursing Support Worker, Aged or Disabled Carer and Personal Care Assistant. However, a mandatory skill assessment has been proposed for these occupations. 

Salary caveat recommendations 

The Dept. has proposed a minimum salary of AUD 65,000 for occupations like Bakers, Pastry Cooks, and Fitters and Turners. For sportspersons, the minimum salary caveat proposed is AUD 120,000. 

New and Emerging occupations 

The Dept. has also identified a few new occupations which are currently not listed on the ANZCO. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has determined them to fit into the following definitions: 

Occupations not in ANZCO  ABS-determined occupation cod 
Blockchain strategist  261111 ICT Business Analyst 
Data Scientist  224999 Info & Org. Professionals nec 
Blockchain Planner/Manager  135112 ICT Project Manager 
Biosecurity Officer  311313 Quarantine Officer 
Irrigation Manager  121212 Fruit or nut grower 
Maintenance Electrician  341111 Electrician (General) 
Horticulture Farm Manager  121213 Fruit or nut grower 

The definitions can now be used for immigration purposes as they are now effective. 

Y-Axis offers a wide range of visa services and products for aspiring overseas immigrants including Australia General Skilled Migration Program via RMA, Australia Skilled Regional Visa, Australia Temporary Skilled Work Visa, and Australia Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485. We work with Registered Migration Agents in Australia.   

If you are looking to Visit, Study, Work, Invest or Migrate to Australia, talk to Y-Axis, the World’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Consultant.   

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