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20 June 2016

Austria: National Council adoptes new qualifications recognition and skills assessment law

The National Council just adopted the new qualifications recognition and skills  assessment law which will facilitate foreigners' access to the Austrian labour market.

Essential content of the new law include:

  • the right for assessment of foreign educational and professional qualifications
  • alternative methods for determining the qualifications of persons entitled to asylum and subsidiary protection, if documents cannot be provided (eg. by practical or theoretical tests, work samples, etc.)
  • a recognition portal containing guidance and specific information on competent authorities, documentation, costs, etc.
  • a comprehensive consulting service through the establishment of advisory bodies by the Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Consumer Protection
  • Etc.

Further information (in German)

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Norbert Bichl
Country Coordinator

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