Skills in Demand (SID) Visa: Shaping Australia’s Workforce Future

As the CEO of Sellanes Clark Immigration Law Specialists, I’m thrilled to update you on a significant shift in Australia’s migration landscape: the launch of the Skills in Demand (SID) visa, replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482). This transformative visa program is set to begin on 7 December 2024, aligning immigration policies with Australia’s evolving economic priorities and workforce needs.

A Concerning Omission: How Removing Disability Services Officers ANZSCO 411712 from the CSOL Harms Our Most Vulnerable

As the CEO of Sellanes Clark Immigration Law Specialists, I am compelled to address a deeply troubling development in Australia’s migration and workforce planning landscape. The government’s recent decision to remove the occupation of Disability Services Officer (ANZSCO 411712) from the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) – effective 7 December 2024 – is alarming and raises significant concerns about the well-being of some of our nation’s most vulnerable citizens and residents.

Exciting Update: Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) Announced

At Sellanes Clark Immigration Law Specialists, we are dedicated to keeping our clients and corporate partners informed about key updates in Australia’s migration framework. One of the most significant changes is the introduction of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), which will officially replace the existing occupation lists on 7 December 2024.

Introducing the Core Skills Occupation List: What You Need to Know

On 3 December 2024, the Australian Government made a significant announcement, unveiling the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This much-anticipated reform is set to simplify Australia’s temporary skilled visa program and address the nation’s critical labour market needs.
The CSOL consolidates the previously complex and outdated occupation lists into a single, streamlined framework. Developed through rigorous labour market analysis and extensive stakeholder consultation by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), the CSOL encompasses 456 occupations identified as pivotal to Australia’s workforce.