Jobs and Skills Australia is currently developing a Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL). This originated from the Commonwealth Government’s Migration Strategy, released on 11 December 2023, which provided a roadmap for the future reform of Australia’s migration system.
The Migration Strategy notes the Government will replace the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa with a new Skills in Demand (SID) visa, which will include a Specialist Skills Pathway, a Core Skills Pathway and an Essential Skills Pathway. The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) is one of the criteria for the new SID visa and will target the Core Skills Pathway to Australia’s workforce needs.
Jobs and Skills Australia is responsible for labour market analysis and stakeholder engagement which will inform the Government’s final decisions on the CSOL that will target the temporary skilled migration system to Australia’s workforce needs. More information about the CSOL consultation is available here.
Jobs and Skills Australia will analyse the information received through the consultation, including data and evidence provided, to inform its advice to Government. The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs is the decision maker on the final CSOL.
Ai Group made a submission to the CSOL consultation. In compiling our response, Ai Group has utilised data from the 2024 Skills Survey undertaken by the Centre for Education and Training, combined with member input on specific occupations, including through the Member Forum. Thanks to those members who provided information.
