Addition of Pharmacist Occupations to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)

Policy effect

Expands the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List by adding three pharmacist occupations—Hospital Pharmacist (ANZSCO 251511), Retail Pharmacist (ANZSCO 251513), and Industrial Pharmacist (ANZSCO 251512)—granting them fast-tracked employer-sponsored visa and nomination processing to bolster Australia's vaccine rollout.

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Supporting Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout through skilled migration Skip to navigation Skip to main content  Ministers for Home Affairs Open in a new tabOpen in this tab Loading Menu  Menu pop-up content starts  Back Search Popular searches Your previous searches pop-up content ends  Tuesday, 27 July 2021 description Media release Supporting Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout through skilled migration 27 July 2021 Page Content The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP has today announced the inclusion of pharmacists on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). The new occupations are (including ANZSCO codes): Hospital Pharmacist (251511) Retail Pharmacist (251513) Industrial Pharmacist (251512) “With thousands of community pharmacies across Australia being invited to join the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, it’s all hands to the pump as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues,” Minister Hawke said. “The Morrison Government will support pharmacies across Australia, including through skilled migration, as supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses increases over the coming weeks,” he said. This addition of three occupations brings the PMSOL to 44 in total. Priority visa processing will be given to those occupations on the PMSOL. Existing skilled migration occupation lists remain active, and all skilled migrants are subject to quarantine arrangements at their own expense. pop-up content starts Need a hand? × Cancel pop-up content ends Clickbot chat_bubble Tell us what you think of this page Last updated: 27/07/2021 12:30 PM Print this page HOME AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO PARLIAMENT OF AUSTRALIA Information publication scheme Conditions of use Web privacy statement Accessibility of this website Access to information​ …

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Other Australia changes operative in 2021

• 2021-02-27Facilitation of Onshore Grants for Certain Offshore Family Visas During COVID-19
• 2021-04-30Determination of Maximum Grant Caps for Family Visas for FY2020–21
• 2021-05-14Inclusion of Hospitality and Tourism into the COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass 408) Visa
• 2021-05-25Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Act 2021 (Act No. 35, 2021)
• 2021-07-01Form 1008 (Internet) is an approved form for a Bridging E (Class WE) visa if the applicant does not have another pending BVE application
• 2021-07-01Nil VAC Concession for COVID-19-Affected Working Holiday Makers (LIN 21/043)
• 2021-07-28Exclusion of Non-Compliant Employers from Working Holiday Maker Extensions
• 2021-07-30Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Parent Visas) Regulations 2021 (F2021L01029)
• 2021-09-15Prospective Marriage Visa Automatic Validity Extension