Australian Immigration Daily News

The purpose of the instrument is to update the occupations included in the MLTSSL and ROL that relate to the Subclass 187 visa. 

Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List

The purpose of the instrument is to update the occupations included in the MLTSSL and ROL that relate to the Subclass 187 visa. Specifically, the instrument makes the following changes from the old law:

The purpose of the instrument is to list the occupations for the MLTSSL. 

The occupation allocations are based on labour market advice from the Department of Jobs and Small Business. 

The changes from the old law, ensure that the occupations specified in the lists remain relevant and responsive to changes in the Australian labour market.

The Accredited Sponsor Scheme, which allows rapid processing of skilled visas, is to be substantially expanded in a move that will benefit many Australian businesses.

Accredited sponsors typically have their Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa processed within five business days, compared to an average 42 business days for other TSS applicants.

Employers that have made major investments in their Australian operations will be assisted to fill temporary skill gaps through an expansion of the Scheme.

Members of Migration Alliance might remember the surveys and submissions we made on the "Caregiver Programme":

https://migrationalliance.com.au/images/documents/Live%20In%20Caregiver%20Scheme%20Results.pdf

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The Australian Government is introducing new measures to help religious institutions access the skills they need.

Changes to the Minister of Religion Labour Agreement settings will allow religious institutions to sponsor overseas workers under the additional occupation of 'Religious Assistant'.

This broadens visa sponsorship options which were formerly limited to the occupation of 'Minister of Religion'.