The changes require applicants have better English language skills, more extensive skilled work experience, higher level qualifications obtained in Australia and overseas and different age ranges.
Points will no longer be awarded on the basis of an applicant’s occupation, but all applicants must still nominate an occupation on the applicable Skilled Occupation List.
To know further about the information on this, find on the following Australian Immigration Websites:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/points-testfaq.pdf
