Trades People, 1 July 2009
Trades people applying to live and work in Australia permanently from July 1 will require increased English language skills.
The change will mean that people applying for General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas overseas will have to pass a test showing they have competent English. Trades people lodging skilled migration visa applications overseas will be required to meet the new English language level under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

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