CSL-Critical Skills List, a list of occupations in high demand in Australia. The Critical Skills List applies only to people who are seeking to migrate under the Skilled Migration Program and who, unlike with the MODL are not sponsored by an employer or nominated by a state or territory government
The Clarius Skills Index predicts 2009 shortages:
http://www.workingin-australia.com/info/1078
Occupations in demand
http://www.workingin-australia.com/info/1055
The Migration Occupations and Demand List (MODL) is published by the Australian Immigration Department. The list outlines occupations and areas of specialisation that have been identified as being in short supply in the Australian labour market. If your occupation is included in the MODL you will be eligible for 15 additional points on the General Skilled Migration points list. Your application will also receive priority processing.
Occupations are categorised as Managers and Administrators, Professionals, Associate Professionals and Trades Persons.
How often is the MODL updated?
The MODL is reviewed twice a year, based on information from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. There are seldom major changes unless there have been significant shifts in labour market trends.
It is worth checking the most recent MODL at the time that you submit your visa application to see whether any changes relevant to your profession have been made. Remember that your occupation needs to be listed on the MODL at the time that your application is assessed rather than merely when it is submitted.
Australian Labour Market Update
http://www.workplace.gov.au/wo...stralianLabourMarketUpdate.htm
Australian Labour Market Update (ALMU, formerly known as Australian Jobs Update) is a quarterly publication produced by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations to aid the understanding of the labour market for those seeking jobs in Australia, particularly migrants.
2009
January 2009 (PDF 189 KB ) Hot Topic Automotive Trades in Demand