New passmark

I have previously blogged about the new (starting on 1 July 2012) SkillSelect system.

It was announced on 15 June 2012 that the passmark for the SkillSelect visa subclasses will be 60 (down from the current 65). The current (or soon to be "old") system is going to remain open until 31 December 2012.

Also, although the new consolidated list of skilled occupations has not been announced, DIAC have made some minor changes to the existing SOL. It's not good news for chemists, audiologists, bricklayers and tilers, but it is good for mining production managers, metallurgists, optometrists and computer network engineers. Details on the new SOL can be found here.

Creative commons acknowledgement for the photo.