Australian Immigration Daily News

The purpose of the instrument is to update the occupations included in the skilled occupations lists. The occupation allocation is based on labour market advice provided by the Department of Jobs and Small Business.

The update to the skilled occupations lists ensures that the entry of skilled foreign workers to Australia remains carefully calibrated to Australia’s needs.

The instrument operates to specify the skilled occupations and assessing authorities applicable to a person:

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.

Home Affairs was kept busy with several skilled visa updates over the weekend.  Migration Alliance brings you the latest updates:

Skill Select Invitations:

Home Affairs released invitation rounds on Sunday 10 March, a day earlier than anticipated.  Applicants and agents should check their emails or Skill Select portal for any messages relating to their EOI status.  The statistics in relation to which occupations have been selected as part of March 2019 intake are expected to be published later this month.

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.