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3 November 2010
State Migration Plans (SMPs) Update
DIAC has provided the following update on State Migration Plans (SMPs):
SMPs are being introduced for each state and territory over the coming months and will provide state and territory governments with flexibility within the Migration Program to address specific skill shortages and local labour market needs as each agreement will be tailored to the individual requirements of each jurisdiction.
DIAC has also produced two SMP information documents:
State Migration Plans Fact Sheet (containing links to each State and Territory websites)
State Migration Plans Frequently Asked Questions
Victoria’s SMP began today, click for more information, and It is likely that the other SMPs will be announced at different times throughout the rest of the year.
South Australia State sponsorship for GSM Update
Immigration SA has advised the MIA of the following:
Given the planning levels and the impact on the volume of applications in the pipeline, monitoring of sponsorships will need to be able to respond to occupations that reach the planning levels more effectively. To this end, the following occupations will be removed from the current Interim Occupations List and/or will not be included in the State Sponsored Migration List (SSML):
323112 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
233611 - Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
341112 - Electrician (Special Class)
We are unable to provide an indicative date when the SSML and the SMP will be implemented, however can advise that it is not likely to happen until sometime in December. We would like to take this opportunity to thank MIA Members for their support, cooperation and patience.
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