As mentioned a number of times there is a problem with the 189 Skill Select system whereby a person is invited through an EOI in an occupation such as Auditor and so does not need their second EOI as an Accountant anymore. Unfortunately this Accountant EOI invite still attracts an invitation when it’s turn comes up. And then when that is not accepted (the person does not need it) , it then attracts a second invitation when it goes back in the queue 60 days later.
In effect this WASTES two invitations off the Accountant occupational ceiling number which are not replaced.
We have brought this up with DIBP and finally got a reply that at least acknowledges the problem. Although does not solve it yet.
Their reply in part was …
“.. you would be aware that invitations are issued from SkillSelect via an automated process for which we are not in a position to influence and, as a result, we are unable to intervene in this process. The department is aware of the issue you raise and is currently investigating enhancements to be made to SkillSelect in the future..”