---
title: The Release of Core Skills Occupations List is Undercooked
description: Restaurant & Catering Australia voices concerns over the exclusion of key hospitality roles from the Core Skills Occupations List by the Australian Government.
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# [The Release of Core Skills Occupations List is Undercooked](https://www.rca.asn.au/homepage-news-gallery/the-release-of-core-skills-occupations-list-is-undercooked)

 Written by [R&CA](https://www.rca.asn.au/homepage-news-gallery/author/rca) | Dec 3, 2024 11:41:50 PM

Australia’s peak body for restaurants, cafes and caterers, Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) expresses concerns regarding the Australian Government’s release of the Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) specifically the removal of key hospitality staff like Managers, Bar Attendants, Waiters and Baristas. 

 

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