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Current authoritative list source
Critical Skills List
AuthorityDepartment of Home Affairs / Government Gazette
Context2022 list with subsequent 2023 amendments; check official gazettes for latest changes
Registry checked2026-10-01
The gazetted list of occupations and skills used for the Critical Skills Work Visa pathway. The list records OFO codes, occupation names, minimum qualification requirements and professional-body requirements.
What this source means for the pathway
This is the decisive occupation-status source for the Critical Skills branch. If the matched career is on the list, it can supply the full 100 occupation points, but the applicant must still meet the other prescribed visa requirements.
Key points
- The list is occupation-specific and uses OFO codes, occupation names, minimum qualification requirements and professional-body registration requirements.
- A title match alone is not enough; the occupation description and OFO identity should be checked against the work actually performed.
- Under the October 2024 points system, an occupation on the Critical Skills List is worth 100 points.
The list is not a vacancy list, salary survey, automatic visa approval or proof that a foreign qualification is recognised.
Use the official source for the operative rule.PathLens summary is a navigation aid and does not replace professional immigration or legal advice.