"The Australian Government is advised to remove over 50 occupations from the DIACâs (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) Skilled Occupation List in 2014.
Every year the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) consults the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA) for preparing the Skilled Occupation Lists (SOL). For the next year (2014) this Agency has advised the DIAC to cut more than 50 Occupations from the SOL List."
What is the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency?
The Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA) is an independent statutory body which provides advice to the Australian Government on Australiaâs current, emerging and future skills and workforce development needs. AWPA provides advice on a broad range of areas that affect the demand, supply and use of skills. Since 2009 this Agency also assists the Australian Government by developing an annually updated list of Skilled Occupations for migration purposes.
Which occupations are likely to be cut?
The AWPA has flagged a number of occupations which were borderline in terms of their inclusion on the SOL. The occupations are as following:
ANZSCO
Occupation
221111
Accountant (General)(a)
221112
Management Accountant(a)
221113
Taxation Accountant(a)
224111
Actuary
224511
Land Economist
224512
Valuer
232212
Surveyor
232213
Cartographer
232214
Other Spatial Scientist
233111
Chemical Engineer
233211
Civil Engineer
233212
Geotechnical Engineer
233213
Quantity Surveyor
233214
Structural Engineer
233215
Transport Engineer
233411
Electronics Engineer
233511
Industrial Engineer
233512
Mechanical Engineer
233513
Production or Plant Engineer
233911
Aeronautical Engineer
233912
Agricultural Engineer
233913
Biomedical Engineer
233914
Engineering Technologist
233915
Environmental Engineer
233916
Naval Architect
234611
Medical Laboratory Scientist
234711
Veterinarian
252312
Dentist
252712
Speech Pathologist(b)
261111
ICT Business Analyst
261112
Systems Analyst
261311
Analyst Programmer
261312
Developer Programmer
261313
Software Engineer
321111
Automotive Electrician
321211
Motor Mechanic (General)
321212
Diesel Motor Mechanic
321213
Motorcycle Mechanic
321214
Small Engine Mechanic
322211
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
331112
Stonemason
331211
Carpenter and Joiner
331212
Carpenter
331213
Joiner
332211
Painting Trades Workers
333111
Glazier
333211
Fibrous Plasterer
333212
Solid Plasterer
399111
Boat Builder and Repairer
399112
Shipwright
411211
Dental Hygienist
411212
Dental Prosthetist
411213
Dental Technician
411214
Dental Therapist
March 2012 - IELTS in Libya OBS - 8
May 2012 - VETASSESS - Nurse Educator
July 2012 - denied state sponsorship Victoria
September 2012 - state sponsorship granted Western Australia
October 17, 2012 - Skill Select
October 23, 2012 - DIAC invitation
November 2012 - Visa lodgment
December 2012 - Allocated Team Adelaide
January 2013 - NBI, Police Clearance (Libya), Medicals Submitted and Finalized
March 2013- Additional documents requested (because I am working in Libya, it took time to get all the requested documents in Manila)
August 2013 - Financial documents, pay slips (Manila), taxation docs, etc. (I did not comply because I was in Libya for 5 years but my legal agents did something)
September 9, 2013 - Visa Grant
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Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
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Wife is the primary visa applicant.
Primary School Teacher : 241211
Dec 2007 - IELTS (Academic Module)
May 2008 - Positive Skills Assessment
22 June 2008 - Lodged Visa 175
04 Jan 2013 - CO allocated (Team 6), CO requested for PCC,
Medicals, copies of new passport
16 Jan 2013 - Medicals done at St. Luke's
22 Jan 2013 - Medical referred to MOC
19 Feb 2013 - Assigned to new CO (Team 7)
13 Apr 2013 - Medical finalised
15 Apr 2013 - Visa Grant!!!
07 Dec 2013 - IELTS Academic L=8.5 R=8.5 W=8.0 S=8.5 OBS=8.5
28 Dec 2013 - Flight to Melbourne
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However, it was only indicated that "these are likely" to be removed, not ALREADY REMOVED. Only advised by AWPA.
Just want to share so that if this is true, we can all prepare.
March 2012 - IELTS in Libya OBS - 8
May 2012 - VETASSESS - Nurse Educator
July 2012 - denied state sponsorship Victoria
September 2012 - state sponsorship granted Western Australia
October 17, 2012 - Skill Select
October 23, 2012 - DIAC invitation
November 2012 - Visa lodgment
December 2012 - Allocated Team Adelaide
January 2013 - NBI, Police Clearance (Libya), Medicals Submitted and Finalized
March 2013- Additional documents requested (because I am working in Libya, it took time to get all the requested documents in Manila)
August 2013 - Financial documents, pay slips (Manila), taxation docs, etc. (I did not comply because I was in Libya for 5 years but my legal agents did something)
September 9, 2013 - Visa Grant
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http://www.awpa.gov.au/our-work/labour-market-information/skilled-occupation-list/Pages/Flagged-Occupations.aspx
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Kung tama intindi ko. Mag-aassess sila ng mga nasa flagged occupations this 2014. Tapos irerecommend nila kung tatanggalin sa SOL in the near future. Puwedeng matanggal or puwede din magstay sa SOL ang mga flagged occupation. Sigh.
Occupation: Surveyor (ANZSCO 232212)
07.01.12 - IELTS - British Council - L8.5 R7.0 W9.0 S7.5 OBS 8.0
15.12.13 - Invited for 189 (Skilled Independent) Visa
25.12.13 - Lodged 189 Visa
02.02.14 - CO Allocated Adelaide GSM Team 07
15.05.14 - Visa Grant - Change of Team (Adelaide Team 6)
27.10.14 - Initial Entry (Perth)
16.03.19 - RRV (Return Resident Visa) Subclass 155 - applied and granted automatically!
25.09.19 - Applied 309/100 Partner Visa for wife
08.12.20 - Wife 309 Visa Approved!
Food is a weapon. And there nothing better than danggit. Ask my Aussie housemates.
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hindi naman kasi pwede tanggap lang ng tanggap ang australia ng new skilled migrants even if saturated na ang market for people possessing those skills. case in point si misis, skilled accountant sya but she had a very hard time looking for work as there are lots of accountants around here who are also looking for a job.
there are pros and cons for this if ever they will implement it on July 1st 2014.
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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March 2012 - IELTS in Libya OBS - 8
May 2012 - VETASSESS - Nurse Educator
July 2012 - denied state sponsorship Victoria
September 2012 - state sponsorship granted Western Australia
October 17, 2012 - Skill Select
October 23, 2012 - DIAC invitation
November 2012 - Visa lodgment
December 2012 - Allocated Team Adelaide
January 2013 - NBI, Police Clearance (Libya), Medicals Submitted and Finalized
March 2013- Additional documents requested (because I am working in Libya, it took time to get all the requested documents in Manila)
August 2013 - Financial documents, pay slips (Manila), taxation docs, etc. (I did not comply because I was in Libya for 5 years but my legal agents did something)
September 9, 2013 - Visa Grant
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May 23, 2013 - IELTS exam (Speaking)
May 23, 2013 - Certificate of Employment
May 25, 2013 - IELTS exam (Listening, writing, reading)
June 4, 2013 - submitted online ACS application; send documents via online
June 4, 2013 - ACS acknowledged the applications, and already being assessed.
June 7, 2013 - IELTS (results: 9.0, 8.0, 7.5, 7.5)
Sept 3, 2013 - ACS skills assessment (261111): Suitable
Sept 4, 2013 - started to work on EOI
Sept 12, 2013 - EOI submitted (190, nominated/permanent )
Oct 11, 2013 - submitted 2nd online ACS application. ACS acknowledged.
Oct 22, 2013 - 2nd ACS skills assessment (263111) : Suitable
Oct 23, 2013 - EOI submitted (489, regional/provisional)
Oct 30, 2013 - Initial contact by WA (for 263111)
Oct 31, 2013 - Invitation from WA to apply for State Nomination
Nov 06, 2013 - Submitted application for WA State nomination
Dec 10, 2013 - Received WA sponsorship
Dec 11, 2013 - Submitted signed NOM agreement
Dec 12, 2013 - Received invitation to apply for Visa
Jan 8, 2014 - Lodged visa application
Jan 14, 2014 - Uploaded documents
Jan 24, 2014 - Medical at St Luke's Global
Mar 5, 2014 - contacted by CO
Mar 7, 2014 - submitted passport, IELTS and form 80
Mar 14, 2014 - CO confirmed receipt of docs; no further docs required; (Brisbane.gsm.team34)
April 2014 - Visa granted
May 2014 - Flight to Perth
Sept 2014 - First IT Job in Perth
Mar 2015 - Second IT Job in Perth
2016 - Studied Cert IV in Training and Assessment
2017 - Moved from Perth WA to Geelong VIC and became an IT Trainer
2019 - Australian Citizenship - YAY!
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2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
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2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
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Occupation: Surveyor (ANZSCO 232212)
07.01.12 - IELTS - British Council - L8.5 R7.0 W9.0 S7.5 OBS 8.0
15.12.13 - Invited for 189 (Skilled Independent) Visa
25.12.13 - Lodged 189 Visa
02.02.14 - CO Allocated Adelaide GSM Team 07
15.05.14 - Visa Grant - Change of Team (Adelaide Team 6)
27.10.14 - Initial Entry (Perth)
16.03.19 - RRV (Return Resident Visa) Subclass 155 - applied and granted automatically!
25.09.19 - Applied 309/100 Partner Visa for wife
08.12.20 - Wife 309 Visa Approved!
Food is a weapon. And there nothing better than danggit. Ask my Aussie housemates.
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11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED
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thanks!
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Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
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Kelan ba possible effectivity nito? 2014 meaning January 2014 or sa next cycle nila which is July 2014....
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That is really how it goes, it will not be feasible if they continue bringing in more skilled migrant while at the same time the demand for such occupation is decreasing... They will be able to free up some slots for other skills.
This will probably take into effect IF IMPLEMENTED by the next cycle which is July 1 2014...
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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It is for many of us here, who are STILL "in the processing stage" of their application.
Well anyway hopefully maka pasok lahat ng aspirants dito before the implementation of this new directive.
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June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
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There is sufficient time I should say if you will start as soon as possible.
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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Nominated Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
December 11,2013 - Gathered all the Requirements foe ACS
December 13,2013 -Submitted the Requirements to ACS
March 11,2014 - Results received - Suitable - AQF Bachelor Degree
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Nominated Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
December 11,2013 - Gathered all the Requirements foe ACS
December 13,2013 -Submitted the Requirements to ACS
March 11,2014 - Results received - Suitable - AQF Bachelor Degree
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Sir, ito po ang isang link na pwede nyo mabasa.
http://www.awpa.gov.au/our-work/labour-market-information/skilled-occupation-list/Pages/Flagged-Occupations.aspx
March 2012 - IELTS in Libya OBS - 8
May 2012 - VETASSESS - Nurse Educator
July 2012 - denied state sponsorship Victoria
September 2012 - state sponsorship granted Western Australia
October 17, 2012 - Skill Select
October 23, 2012 - DIAC invitation
November 2012 - Visa lodgment
December 2012 - Allocated Team Adelaide
January 2013 - NBI, Police Clearance (Libya), Medicals Submitted and Finalized
March 2013- Additional documents requested (because I am working in Libya, it took time to get all the requested documents in Manila)
August 2013 - Financial documents, pay slips (Manila), taxation docs, etc. (I did not comply because I was in Libya for 5 years but my legal agents did something)
September 9, 2013 - Visa Grant
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Joined: Dec 13, 2013
Nominated Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
December 11,2013 - Gathered all the Requirements foe ACS
December 13,2013 -Submitted the Requirements to ACS
March 11,2014 - Results received - Suitable - AQF Bachelor Degree
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Joined: Oct 24, 2013
Sa case ko, occupation was already restricted. No idea when ulit marereset yung Quota for me to get the SS sa WA.
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Accountant (221111)
Mar 2014 IELTS Davao L7.5 R7 S8 W6.5
Dec 2015 Discovered PTE
5 Jan 16 PTE - L82 R84 S71 W83
2 Feb 16 CPAA Positive assessment, EOI 60, NSW 65
4 Feb 16 PTE - L88 R76 S65 W90
22 Feb 16 PTE - L84 R74 S49 W90
29 May16 EOI update 65, NSW 70
16 Jun 16 PTE - L80 R83 S61 W90
20 Sep 16 PTE - L86 R83 S74 W90
2 Mar 17 PTE - L90 R90 S87 W90
4 Mar 17 EOI update 75, NSW 80
15 Mar 17 ITA received
31 Mar 17 Medicals cleared (primary and dependents)
12 Apr 17 Lodged 189 VISA
22 Apr 17 VISA grant DG
1 Nov 17 Big Move (Whyalla, south au)
6 nov 17. 1st day of work
In God's time..
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Thanks for the information! Need to work double time... :-S (
Nominated Occupation : Production / Plant Engineer
17-Aug-13 IELTS BC L/R-7.5 S-6.5 W-6.0
05-Sept-13 EA received assessment documents
14-Dec-13 IELTS IDP L-6.5 R-8.0 S/W 7.0
06- Feb-14 EA confirmed positive skills assessment through email
15-Feb-14 IELTS IDP L-9.0 R-8.0 S-7.5 W-7.0 (Finally)
08-Mar-14 Submitted EOI
10- Mar-14 Received invitation to lodge visa 189
14- Mar- 14 Received EA assessment letter
31- Mar- 14 Lodge visa
05- Apr- 14 Uploaded documents
16- Apr- 14 Uploaded medicals
01- May- 14 CO allocated - GSM Adelaide Team 06
22-May- 14 Uploaded all requested documents (Form80 / Police Clearance)
04-June- 14 VISA GRANT!! Thank u Lord!
29-July - 14 Initial entry Melbourne
27 - Dec - 14 Big move
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http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1106091886176-279/Overseas+student+research+taken+âout+of+contextâ+ï§+The+Australian.pdf
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
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It has been determined that the following occupations from Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
(ANZSCO Unit Group 2335) be included on the SOL:
233511 Industrial Engineer (Flagged)
233512 Mechanical Engineer (Flagged)
233513 Production or Plant Engineer (Flagged)
HOPEFULLY valid for 2014 yan and current yang report. Pero hehe shempre mag mamadali na kami ni hubby sa pag aapply. Sana maging okay...
ANZSCO CODE: 233512
05 Dec 2013 - CDR receipt date from EA
28 Feb 2014 - IELTS results R/L - 8.5, S/W - 7.5, OB - 8.0
22 Apr 2014 - Received EA assessment letter via snail mail
23 Apr 2014 - Lodged EOI
28 Apr 2014 - Received 189 invite (God is good!)
06 May 2014 - Lodged and paid for Visa 189
06 May 2014 - Uploaded documents
14 May 2014 - Medicals done
20 May 2014 - No further medicals needed
21 May 2014 - NBI clearance uploaded
29 May 2014 - CO assigned and requested for additional documents
05 Jun 2014 - Uploaded additional documents and sent email to CO
11 Jun 2014 - Visa grant notification. Yehey!
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