Dentists added to Skilled Migration List

Dentists have been included in the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL), according to a joint media release issued today by the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, Senator Amanda Vanstone, and the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, The Hon Kevin Andrews.

"Professions and trades listed on MODL attract extra points for workers with those skills or qualifications for points-tested visa categories, making it easier for them to come to Australia as skilled migrants," the Ministers said.

‘The List has been extended to include mining engineers, petroleum engineers, chemical engineers and dental specialists,’ said Mr Andrews.

Applications which have an occupation on the MODL receive faster processing.