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Oct08

[08/10/2016]

Australia has been an attractive destination for Irish skilled migrants. Registered nurses, Plumbers, Medical doctors, Electricians, Carpenters and joiners are at the top of the list of professionals who move to Australia from Ireland.

Occupations
No. of emigrants (2014–15)
457 visa
189, 189, 489 visas
Carpenters and joiners
285
110
Registered nurses
156
164
Electricians
69
117
General practitioners and resident medical officers
150
Plumbers
121
22
Civil engineering professionals
97
Human resource professionals
92
Accountants
68
93
Bricklayers and stonemasons
77
Other engineering professionals
55
Secondary school teachers
41
Other medical practitioners
26
Advertising and marketing professionals
68
Construction managers
22
Motor mechanics
59
source: DIBP