Australia, a dream destination for Indian migrants is all set to receive an increased number of immigrants in skilled categories under the latest changes mooted in Australian skilled migration program.

The introduction of new Critical Skills List (CSL) announced by Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, effective from January 1, 2009 will immensely jack up the immigration pace under skilled categories and classes, fast-tracking professionals on the critical skills list so that the economy gets the skills it needs the most.

Critical Skills List
The Critical Skill List revised on 16th March 09 is as under. This list will only apply to people who are seeking to migrate under the skilled migration program, who are not sponsored by an employer or nominated by a state or territory government.
The introduction of new Critical Skills List (CSL) effective March 16, 2009 will immensely jack up the immigration pace under skilled categories and classes, fast-tracking these occupation based professionals on the Critical Skills List so that the economy gets the skills it needs the most.
OCCUPATION SHORTAGES - PROFESSIONAL


1. Anaesthetist
2. Dentist
3. Electronic Equipment Trades
4. Emergency Medicine Specialist
5. Engineer - Chemical
6. Engineer - Civil
7. Engineer - Electrical
8. Engineer - Electronics
9. Engineer - Mechanical
10. Engineer - Mining
11. Engineer - Production or Plant Engineer
12. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics
13. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical
14. Gasfitter
15. General Medical Practitioner
16. Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
17. Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
18. Occupational Therapist
19. Pharmacist (Hospital)
20. Pharmacist (Retail)
21. Physiotherapist
22. Podiatrist
23. Psychiatrist
24. Quantity Surveyor
25. Registered Mental Health Nurse
26. Registered Midwife
27. Registered Nurse
28. Secondary School Teacher
29. Specialist Medical Practitioners NEC
30. Specialist Physician
31. Surgeon
32. Surveyor
33. Urban & Regional Planner
34. Wall and Floor Tiler
35. Speech Pathologist
36. Sonographer
37. Ophthalmologist
38. Paediatrician
39. Pathologist
40. Radiologist
41. Accountant -- where the applicant has achieved a score of at least IELTS 7 in each of the four competencies, and/or has completed The Professional Year – Skilled Migration Internship Program Accounting (SMIPA)

42. Computing Professionals -- where the applicant's specialisation is listed on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).