Canberra updates “Skills in Demand” (SDL) List

29/04/10

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government has updated its Skills in Demand List. This change will impact business analysts, advertising professionals, and some teachers wishing to immigrate to Australia under the state/territory sponsored program.

The SDL is split into 2 sections, the baseline and the Quota lists. People applying for state or territory sponsorship under a Baseline Occupation may lodge their Australian visa application as long as intake for that occupation is open.

With the Quota list, visa applicants must send a CV and positive skills assessment to the ACT Government, who will then invite suitable applicants to apply formally for…