Australian Immigration Daily News

The Migration Amendment (Relevant Assessing Authorities and Other Matters) Instrument 2024 introduces several updates to Australia’s skilled migration framework. The key changes include amendments to legislative instruments governing skills assessments, occupation specifications, and caveats under skilled visa programs. This instrument simplifies regulatory references, removes caveats limiting occupations based on international trade obligations for 10 roles, and clarifies assessing authority responsibilities.

For example, caveat 14, which restricted some occupations to nationals from countries with trade agreements, was removed from roles such as Chief Information Officer and Chef, making these roles accessible to applicants of all nationalities. Conversely, caveat 14 continues to apply to roles like Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Other Sports Coach or Instructor due to specific labour market concerns.

The instrument also aligns occupation lists and assessing authorities with the Migration Amendment (Skills Assessing Authorities) Regulations 2024. This ensures that assessment processes remain transparent and consistent, supporting Australia’s labour market needs.

This update emphasizes Australia’s commitment to streamlining skilled migration pathways and balancing economic benefits with fairness in visa eligibility. It represents an important step toward ensuring a robust and responsive migration program.

Source: Migration-Amendment-Relevant-Assessing-Authorities-and-Other-Matters-Instrument-2024.pdf and 

Migration-Amendment-Relevant-Assessing-Authorities-and-Other-Matters-Instrument-2024-Explanatory-Statement.pdf