The Australian government has announced changes to its immigration policy in the hope of enticing more young, skilled, English speaking workers to emigrate to Austrlia. According to the report that was found on newswiretoday.com on August 16, the major change that will take place is the points awarded for passing a standardized English language test. The report says:
Previously, professional workers struggled to reach the 120 point threshold for a Skilled Visa leading to permanent residency because they were only awarded 20 points for their English language ability. However, as of September 1, anyone passing an optional standardized English language test will receive 25 points rather than 20.
Although the change seems minor, the Australian government are hoping it will boost immigration numbers to an all-time high. The government is mainly hoping to attract workers in fields that are in high demand such as IT, engineering, dentistry, medical, teaching, and human resources. You can view the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) for a complete list of sought after positions.
For more information on emigrating to Australia, be sure to check out The Immigration Kit: A Practical Guide to Australia's Immigration Law
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