The Australian Department of Immigration has dropped accounting from its list of skilled occupations in demand for 2015 although accounting bodies maintain there is still a shortage in the profession.
Of all the professions on DIAC’s list of skilled occupations in demand, accounting is one of those used most frequently by foreigners seeking a 485 temporary visa, granting them work rights in Australia for up to 18 months.
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