From 1 July 2016, a number of changes will be made to the SOL and CSOL.
The following occupations will be removed from the Skilled Occupation List and added to the Consolidated Skilled Occupation List:
- 233611 Mining Engineers (excluding Petroleum)
- 233612 Petroleum Engineers
- 234912 Metallurgists
- 251311 Environmental Health Officers
- 251312 Occupational Health & Safety Advisers
- 411211 Dental Hygienists
- 411212 Dental Prosthetists
- 411213 Dental Technicians
- 411213 Dental Therapists
The following occupations will be added to the Skilled Occupation List:
- 251912 Orthotist or Prosthetist
- 25 2711 Audiologists
These changes will be applicable to the following visa subclasses as well as invitations issued on or after 1 July 2016:
- Subclass 186
- Subclass 189
- Subclass 190
- Subclass 402
- Subclass 457
- Subclass 485
- Subclass 489