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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia

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For use in the collection, publication and analysis of occupation statistics

Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

This is the first edition of the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA). 

OSCA replaces the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) for use in Australia. Correspondence files between the two classifications are available under Data downloads.

In New Zealand, the National Occupation List (NOL) replaces ANZSCO. For further information on the NOL, please see About the National Occupation List | Stats NZ

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