Tam Po government will launch "Special" Visa. (SBS pictures for remote areas of Australia that lack special skills).
According to SBS, Tam Po (Malcolm Turnbull) government will set up a "special" visa (Boutique Visa). For Australia that lacks special skills.
At present, government has signed 322 special labor agreements with certain companies and industries across Australia, but Citizen Affairs Minister Tucci (Alan Tudge) said he wants to go further and sign agreements on the basis of geographical location.
North Queensland and southeastern Western Australia (Goldfields) are most likely to benefit in a few months. "North Queensland has a booming tourism industry, and they need diving coaches who speak Chinese," he said. Tucci told SBS: "at Gordenfeld, they are short of drillers and people who can work on nearby farms. We want to ensure that these skills gaps are filled so that the industry can continue to grow. "
Visa agreements with all localities are expected to be in place by the end of this year, and it has not been confirmed which areas will benefit or how many visas will be issued.
A "special" visa means that a special position cannot be filled locally and that special position is not included in more than 600 occupations on the skilled immigrant visa skills shortage list (Skills Shortage List), where the government may grant special agreements at its discretion.
Companies must prove that they first advertise nationwide, but cannot find local workers.
In most cases, "special" visa holders have access to permanent residency.
Citizen transaction minister Graph. (SBS Picture)
Tucci added: "these special agreements that we can reach allow us to provide a personalized compact for a particular company, but the essence is the same: first, we give priority to Australians, and businesses must prove that they cannot find Australians. Second, they still have to meet certain conditions, which will be set out in the agreement. "
"each protocol is unique and tailored to businesses or regions, taking into account their specific skills gaps and needs." He said。
