4 December ATIA secures skilled-migration wins December 4, 2024 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 These inclusions mark a significant milestone for Australia’s travel industry. Until now, Travel Consultants and Tour Guides were excluded from skilled migration pathways, while Travel Agency Managers were restricted to regional roles. The updated list reflects the urgent need for workforce solutions across the sector. ATIA has long championed skilled-migration reforms to address critical labour shortages in Travel. The inclusion of these roles follows sustained advocacy from ATIA, including engagement with Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) to ensure the occupations were acknowledged as in demand. Our comprehensive submission to the Government’s consultation on the CSOL highlighted the indispensable role of skilled migration in sustaining the industry’s workforce alongside domestic training initiatives. ATIA’s inaugural Skills & Workforce Survey provided vital evidence of the sector’s needs, and next year’s survey will continue to build this robust data. Members will be asked for their input in the New Year to ensure our industry’s voice remains strong. The updated CSOL will apply to the Core Skills stream of the new Skills in Demand visa and the Direct Entry stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme visa, launching on 7 December. QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO ATIA DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY INGRID FRASER: “This is a landmark achievement for Australia’s travel industry. It recognises the critical skills shortage we face and offers a practical solution to help meet demand, alongside the important work we’re doing to train Australians locally.” “ATIA’s consistent advocacy has delivered this outcome, and we will continue working to ensure members have the information and support they need to navigate these changes.” “We are committed to fostering a skilled and sustainable workforce that supports the growth of the Australian travel sector.” Related Articles Travel has a new home – the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) The Australian Travel Industry has a new peak industry body representing travel agents and advisors, tour operators, consolidators and wholesalers replacing the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) effective today. ATIA’s major wins in Aviation White Paper Nine months of tireless advocacy has paid off with the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) securing several significant wins in the Federal Government’s Aviation White Paper. New ATIA Directors welcomed at 47th AGM ATIA has successfully held its 47th AGM, with three new directors appointed at the meeting today for the FY25 Board. ATIA unveils game-changing initiatives at inaugural Beyond Borders Summit The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has announced a series of landmark initiatives aimed at reshaping Australia’s travel sector at the first-ever Beyond Borders Summit in Sydney. New Chair and Vice Chair for ATIA The ATIA board has elected Christian Hunter as Chair, and Laura Ruffles has been elected Vice Chair alongside Graham Turner, who is returning as Vice Chair. ATAS is now ATIA Accredited At our inaugural Beyond Borders Summit, held on 25 October in Sydney, we introduced Project A30. One of the key initiatives announced was the retirement of the ATAS brand and a transition to one unified brand - ATIA Accredited. This transition aims to strengthen consumer trust and create a trusted travel ecosystem that connects suppliers, agencies and consumers more seamlessly. Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.