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Australia Faces Skilled Workers Crunch – Encourages Immigration Manifolds Category
Posted on:24 November 2011

In the wake of facing shortage of Skilled Workers & Professionals and Trades people in the next 15 years period, Australia is all geared to encourage immigration and increase it manifolds. As per an analysis of retirement patterns presented by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, many Australians will be reaching retirement age over this period.

Citing the need of the hour, Australia requires recruiting overseas Skilled Workers as only then the looming workforce shortage will be met with. Some of the occupations where more Professionals and Skilled Workers are required in Australia are: health, engineering, and education.

The development is a clear and a positive indication for aspiring immigrants, wishing to immigrate to Australia as they could benefit by applying for a visa to resettle in the Land Down Under.

Australian employers have majorly shown interest in Indian Skilled Workers & Professionals, and this opportunity can be of a great advantage to most of immigration aspirants to make a career, internationally.

Deepak Raj Gupta, President of the Australia India Business Council's Canberra Chapter said, '"These changes to the work visa programme will particularly benefit large Indian corporations operating in Australia. It will help them bring niche skill sets to Australia for their current and new projects. This will accelerate filling of skill gap that currently exists'.

All the Skilled Workers & Professionals whose occupations fall under the Scheduled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3&4, can apply under the immigration programs and reach Australia as Permanent Residents.

Lt. Col. Sandhu (Retd.), CMD of WWICS Group, said, 'Immigrants in India have always been excited to immigrate to Australia. This is a bright opportunity and should not be missed by any immigration aspirant, especially the Skilled Workers & Professionals looking for avenues and a better platform for a successful career'.