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Following are the occupations that had been removed yesterday, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, Australia has 16 more occupations that have been restricted to apply under the visa subclasses of 189, 489 (Family Nominated) and 485 Temporary Graduate visa categories only.

List of removed occupations

Occupations ANZSCO Code
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker 411511
Actor 211111
Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers NEC 211199
Aeroplane Pilot 231111
Air Traffic Controller 231112
Air Transport Professionals NEC 231199
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 323111
Amusement Centre Manager 149111
Antique Dealer 142112
Apparel Cutter 393211
Archaeologist 272414
Archivist 224211
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) 212311
Artistic Director 212111
Auctioneer 611111
Author 212211
Bed and Breakfast Operator 141911
Betting agency Manager 142113
Biochemist 234513
Biotechnologist 234514
Blacksmith 322111
Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator 149911
Broadcast Transmitter Operator 399511
Building and Engineering Technicians NEC 312999
Business Broker 612111
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker 351211
Call or Contact Centre Manager 149211
Canvas Goods Fabricator 393111
Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager 141211
Cinema or Theatre Manager 149912
Clinical Coder 599915
Clothing Patternmaker 393212
Clothing Trades Workers NEC 393299
Commissioned Defence Force Officer 139111
Commissioned Fire Officer 139112
Commissioned Police Officer 139113
Communications Operator 342312
Community Arts Worker 272611
Composer 211211
Conservation Officer 234311
Construction Estimator 312114
Conveyancer 599111
Corporate Treasurer 221212
Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) / Court Collections Officer (NZ) 599212
Deer Farmer 121314
Defence Force Member – Other Ranks 441111
Defence Force Senior Officer 111212
Dental Hygienist 411211
Dental Prosthetist 411212
Dental Therapist 411214
Detective 441311
Director of Photography 212313
Diver 399911
Dog or Horse Racing Official 452318
Drama Teacher (Private Tuition) 249213
Dressmaker or Tailor 393213
Driller 712211
Driving Instructor 451211
Education Reviewer 249112
Electorate Officer 224911
Electronic Engineering Draftsperson 312411
Electronic Engineering Technician 312412
Electroplater 322112
Emergency Service Worker 441211
Engineering Patternmaker 323411
Engraver 323311
Entertainer or Variety Artist 211113
Environmental Health Officer 251311
Exercise Physiologist 234915
Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors NEC 212399
Financial Institution Branch Manager 149914
Fire Fighter 441212
Fire Protection Equipment Technician 399918
First Aid Trainer 451815
Fisheries Officer 311311
Flight Attendant 451711
Floor Finisher 332111
Flying Instructor 231113
Food Technologist 234212
Funeral Director 451311
Funeral Workers NEC 451399
Futures Trader 222212
Gallery or Museum Technician 399311
Gas or Petroleum Operator 399212
Geophysicist 234412
Goat Farmer 121315
Golfer 452412
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker 392211
Gunsmith 323312
Helicopter Pilot 231114
Historian 272411
Homoeopath 252212
Horse Trainer 361112
Human Resource Adviser 223111
Hydrogeologist 234413
Hydrographer 311415
ICT Support and Test Engineers NEC 263299
ICT Support Technicians NEC 313199
Importer or Exporter 133311
Insurance Investigator 599611
Insurance Risk Surveyor 599613
Intellectual Property Lawyer 271214
Intelligence Officer 224411
Interior Decorator 399912
Jockey 452413
Judge 271211
Kennel Hand 361115
Leather Goods Maker 393112
Legal Executive 599112
Liaison Officer 224912
Licensed Club Manager 141411
Life Scientist (General) 234511
Life Scientists NEC 234599
Light Technician 399513
Magistrate 271212
Maintenance Planner 312911
Marine Surveyor 231215
Marine Transport Professionals NEC 231299
Market Research Analyst 225112
Master Fisher 231211
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 312511
Media Producer (excluding Video) 212112
Metal Casting Trades Worker 322114
Metal Polisher 322115
Metallurgist 234912
Microbiologist 234517
Migration Agent (Aus) 224913
Mothercraft Nurse 411412
Multimedia Designer 232413
Music Director 211212
Music Professionals NEC 211299
Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer 399515
Natural and Physical Science Professionals NEC 234999
Nurse Researcher 254212
Nurseryperson 362411
Operating Theatre Technician 311214
Optical Dispenser (Aus) / Dispensing Optician (NZ) 399913
Optical Mechanic 399914
Other Sports Official 452323
Painter (Visual Arts) 211411
Park Ranger 234314
Parole or Probation Officer 411714
Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ) 311216
Petroleum Engineer 233612
Plastics Technician 399916
Plumbing Inspector 312115
Police Officer 441312
Policy Analyst 224412
Policy and Planning Manager 132411
Potter or ceramic artist 211412
Prison Officer 442111
Procurement Manager 133612
Production Manager (Manufacturing) 133512
Public Relations Manager 131114
Quarantine Officer 311313
Radio Journalist 212414
Radio Presenter 212113
Railway Station Manager 149412
Regional Education Manager 134412
Research and Development Manager 132511
Retail Buyer 639211
Retirement Village Manager 141912
Safety Inspector 312611
Sail Maker 393113
Sales Representative (Industrial Products) 225411
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) 225412
Saw Maker and Repairer 323315
School Laboratory Technician 311414
Screen Printer 392112
Sculpter 211413
Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member 139211
Shearer 361211
Shoemaker 393114
Singer 211214
Small Offset Printer 392312
Sports Administrator 139915
Sports Umpire 452322
Stock and Station Agent 611112
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician 312116
Technicians and Trades Workers NEC 399999
Telecommunications Cable Jointer 342412
Telecommunications Technician 342414
Television Equipment Operator 399517
Television Presenter 212114
Training and Development Professional 223311
Translator 272413
Travel Agency Manager 142116
Travel Attendants NEC 451799
Tribunal Member 271213
Turf Grower 121218
Vehicle Painter 324311
Vocational Education Teacher (Non-Trades) 242211
Vocational Education Teacher (Trades) 242211
Web Developer 261212
Wholesaler 133312
Wood Turner 394214
Wool Buyer 639212
Wool Classer 399917
Workplace Relations Advisor 223113
Zookeeper 361114

To review the same information on the official government website

CHECK YOUR ALTERNATE OCCUPATION

The following Occupations still exist, however a further 16 occupations on the MLTSSL (indicated by ‘** asterisks’) were restricted to only apply to the following visa programs:

  • Skilled – Independent (subclass 189)
  • Temporary Graduate (subclass 485)
  • Skilled-Regional (Provisional) (subclass 489)

These 16 occupations are indicated via ‘** asterisks’ on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). That is, these 16 occupations are not available for other programs, such as the 457 visa subclass and/or the 190 visa subclass. (As of 19th April 2017)

Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

Occupations ANZSCO Code Assessing Authority
Accountant (General)*** 221111 CPA/ICAA/IPA
Actuary 224111 VETASSESS
Aeronautical Engineer 233911 Engineers Australia
Agricultural Consultant 234111 VETASSESS
Agricultural Engineer 233912 Engineers Australia
Agricultural Scientist 234112 VETASSESS
Airconditioning& Mechanical Services Plumber 334112 TRA
Airconditioning& Refrigeration Mechanic 342111 TRA
Anaesthetist 253211 Medical Board of Australia
Analyst Programmer 261311 ACS
Architect 232111 AACA
Audiologist 252711 VETASSESS
Automotive Electrician 321111 TRA
Barrister 271111 SLAA
Biomedical Engineer 233913 Engineers Australia
Boat Builder & Repairer 399111 TRA
Bricklayer 331111 TRA
Cabinetmaker 394111 TRA
Cardiologist 253312 Medical Board of Australia
Cardiothoracic Surgeon 253512 Medical Board of Australia
Carpenter 331212 TRA
Carpenter & Joiner 331211 TRA
Cartographer 232213 VETASSESS
Chef*** 351311 TRA
Chemical Engineer** 233111 Engineers Australia
Child Care Centre Manager 134111 TRA
Chiropractor 252111 CCEA
Civil Engineer 233211 Engineers Australia
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 312211 Engineers Australia/ VETASSESS
Civil Engineering Technician** 312212 VETASSESS
Clinical Haematologist 253313 Medical Board of Australia
Clinical Psychologist 272311 APS
Computer Network & Systems Engineer 263111 ACS
Construction Project Manager 133111 VETASSESS
Dermatologist 253911 Medical Board of Australia
Developer Programmer 261312 ACS
Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist 253917 Medical Board of Australia
Diesel Motor Mechanic 321212 TRA
Drainer 334113 TRA
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher 241111 AITSL
Educational Psychologist 272312 APS
Electrical Engineer 233311 Engineers Australia
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 312311 Engineers Australia
Electrical Engineering Technician 312312 TRA
Electrical Linesworker** 342211 TRA
Electrician (General) 341111 TRA
Electrician (Special Class) 341112 TRA
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 342313 TRA
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 342314 TRA
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 342315 TRA
Electronics Engineer** 233411 Engineers Australia
Emergency Medicine Specialist 253912 Medical Board of Australia
Endocrinologist 253315 Medical Board of Australia
Engineering Manager 133211 Engineers Australia/AIM
Engineering Technologist 233914 Engineers Australia
Environmental Engineer 233915 Engineers Australia
External Auditor 221213 CPA/ICAA/IPA
Fibrous Plasterer 333211 TRA
Fitter & Turner 323212 TRA
Fitter (General) 323211 TRA
Fitter-Welder 323213 TRA
Forester 234113 VETASSESS
Gasfitter 334114 TRA
Gastroenterologist 253316 Medical Board of Australia
General Practitioner 253111 Medical Board of Australia
Geotechnical Engineer 233212 Engineers Australia
Glazier 333111 TRA
ICT Business Analyst 261111 ACS
Industrial Engineer** 233511 Engineers Australia
Intensive Care Specialist 253317 Medical Board of Australia
Internal Auditor 221214 VETASSESS
Joiner 331213 TRA
Land Economist 224511 VETASSESS
Landscape Architect 232112 VETASSESS
Lift Mechanic 341113 TRA
Locksmith 323313 TRA
Management Accountant 221112 CPA/ICAA/IPA
Materials Engineer** 233112 Engineers Australia
Mechanical Engineer 233512 Engineers Australia
Medical Administrator** 134211 VETASSESS
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 251211 AIR
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611 AIMS
Medical Oncologist 253314 Medical Board of Australia
Medical Practitioners (nec) 253999 Medical Board of Australia
Medical Radiation Therapist 251212 AIR
Metal Fabricator 322311 TRA
Metal Machinist (First Class) 323214 TRA
Midwife 254111 ANMAC
Motor Mechanic (General) 321211 TRA
Motorcycle Mechanic 321213 TRA
Naval Architect 233916 Engineers Australia
Neurologist 253318 Medical Board of Australia
Neurosurgeon 253513 Medical Board of Australia
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 251213 ANZSNM
Nurse Practitioner 254411 ANMAC
Nursing Clinical Director 134212 ANMAC
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 253913 Medical Board of Australia
Occupational Therapist 252411 OTC
Ophthalmologist 253914 Medical Board of Australia
Optometrist 251411 OCANZ
Organisational Psychologist 272313 APS
Orthopaedic Surgeon 253514 Medical Board of Australia
Orthotist or Prosthetist 251912 VETASSESS
Osteopath 252112 ANZOC
Other Spatial Scientist 232214 VETASSESS
Otorhinolaryngologist 253515 Medical Board of Australia
Paediatric Surgeon 253516 Medical Board of Australia
Paediatrician 253321 Medical Board of Australia
Painting Trades Workers 332211 TRA
Panelbeater 324111 TRA
Pathologist 253915 Medical Board of Australia
Physicist (Medical Physicist only) 234914 ACPSEM
Physiotherapist 252511 APC
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon 253517 Medical Board of Australia
Plumber (General) 334111 TRA
Podiatrist 252611 APodC/ANZPAC
Pressure Welder** 322312 TRA
Primary Health Organisation Manager 134213 VETASSESS
Production Manager (Mining)** 133513 VETASSESS
Production or Plant Engineer** 233513 Engineers Australia
Project Builder** 133112 VETASSESS
Psychiatrist 253411 Medical Board of Australia
Psychologists (nec) 272399 APS
Psychotherapist 272314 VETASSESS
Quantity Surveyor 233213 AIQS
Radiation Oncologist 253918 Medical Board of Australia
Radio Communications Technician 313211 TRA
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 254412 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Child & Family Health) 254413 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254414 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency) 254415 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 254416 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Disability &Rehabilitation) 254417 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 254421 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Medical) 254418 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 254422 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 254425 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 254423 ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 254424 ANMAC
Registered Nurses (nec) 254499 ANMAC
Renal Medicine Specialist 253322 Medical Board of Australia
Rheumatologist 253323 Medical Board of Australia
Roof Plumber 334115
Secondary School Teacher 241411 AITSL
Sheetmetal Trades Worker 322211 TRA
Ship’s Engineer** 231212 AMSA
Ship’s Master** 231213 AMSA
Ship’s Officer** 231214 AMSA
Shipwright 399112 TRA
Small Engine Mechanic 321214 TRA
Social Worker 272511 AASW
Software Engineer 261313 ACS
Solicitor 271311 SLAA
Solid Plasterer 333212 TRA
Sonographer 251214 AIR
Special Education Teachers (nec) 241599 AITSL
Special Needs Teacher 241511 AITSL
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 253311 Medical Board of Australia
Specialist Physicians (nec) 253399 Medical Board of Australia
Speech Pathologist 252712 SPA
Stonemason** 331112 TRA
Structural Engineer 233214 Engineers Australia
Surgeon (General) 253511 Medical Board of Australia
Surveyor 232212 SSSI
Systems Analyst 261112 ACS
Taxation Accountant 221113 CPA/ICAA/IPA
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired 241512 AITSL
Teacher of the Sight Impaired 241513 AITSL
Technical Cable Jointer 342212 TRA
Telecommunications Engineer 263311 Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Field Engineer 313212 Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Network Engineer 263312 Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Network Planner** 313213 Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 313214 Engineers Australia
Thoracic Medicine Specialist 253324 Medical Board of Australia
Transport Engineer 233215 Engineers Australia
Urologist 253518 Medical Board of Australia
Valuer 224512 VETASSESS
Vascular Surgeon 253521 Medical Board of Australia
Veterinarian 234711 AVBC
Wall & Floor Tiler 333411 TRA
Welder (First Class) 322313 TRA
Welfare Centre Manager 134214 ACWA/VETASSESS

To review the same information on the official government website

In light of the occupations and all announcements, we strongly suggest all applicants to recheck their eligibility, for a free assessment, kindly fill out our free assessment inquiry form and one of our many Immigration and relocation advisers will get back to you as soon as possible.

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