What is the significance of the shortage occupation list?
The Migration Advisory Committee makes recommendations to Government where there are not enough resident workers to fill certain jobs. Once agreed by Government, these jobs are placed on a shortage occupation list. The job must be for a minimum of 30 hours per week. If a job is on the shortage occupation list, you do not need to meet the resident labour market test. Nor will the prospective employee have to show evidence of previous earnings or qualifications.
