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OSCA 2024 · 281131 · Skill level 1

Barrister: OSCA 281131

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Barrister is OSCA 2024 code 281131. It corresponds to ANZSCO 271111 Barrister (in part), which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 281131

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 271111 · in part

    Barrister

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 271111

The job

What a barrister does

Pleads cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations

  • King's Counsel
  • Senior Counsel

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Receives briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from solicitors, other specialist legal professionals, and clients
  • Provides advice and written opinions on points of law
  • Confers with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings
  • Draws up pleadings, affidavits and other court documents
  • Researches statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
  • Outlines the facts to the court, calls and questions witnesses, and makes addresses to the court to argue a client's case
  • May draw up or settle documents
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Questions

OSCA 281131: common questions

What is the OSCA code for barrister?
The OSCA 2024 code is 281131 (Barrister), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 281131?
ANZSCO 271111 Barrister (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Barrister on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 271111 Barrister is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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