The Occupations Lists (Ineligible Occupations List and Critical Skills Occupation List) for employment permits are currently being revised as part of an evidence-based review which incorporates a public consultation process that provides stakeholders with an opportunity to submit data on the extent of skills or labour shortages.
The deliberative process is ongoing at present. Submissions to the review have been considered by the Interdepartmental Group (IDG) on Economic Migration Policy, which was convened on 26 October to oversee the review, consider evidence and submissions and to collect the observations from Government departments with regard to shortages and impacts in their sectors.
A report containing recommendations for adjustments to the Occupations Lists is being finalised for my consideration at present, following which any changes to occupations approved, including whether any will be subject to quota restrictions or not, will be announced and the revised lists of occupations for employment permits will be published on my Department's website.
With regard to the eligibility of work riders for employment permits, a quota for this occupation previously provided for has recently been fully allocated. I can confirm that my Department received submissions in relation to this occupation by way of the public consultation. These submissions are under consideration as part of the review process.
