Australian Immigration Daily News

The Australian Government has introduced the Migration (Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities—Subclass 186 Visa) Instrument 2024 (LIN 24/093), which takes effect from 7 December 2024. This instrument provides a comprehensive update to the occupations and assessing authorities associated with the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme Visa, aligning with the Government’s migration priorities.

Key Provisions

1. Adoption of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
The instrument incorporates the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) for the Subclass 186 visa, detailing the eligible occupations and their corresponding assessing authorities. This ensures consistency with contemporary labour market needs.

2. Circumstances for Occupation Nomination
The instrument outlines specific circumstances under which a nominated occupation may not apply to a nominee, ensuring nominations are relevant to the position and the individual’s qualifications and experience.

3. Replacement of Previous Instrument
This update replaces the Migration (Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities—Subclass 186 Visa) Instrument 2019 (LIN 19/049), consolidating and modernising the framework for occupation nomination and assessment.

4. Stakeholder Consultation
The instrument was developed in consultation with key stakeholders, including Jobs and Skills Australia, industry representatives, and the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (MACSM), ensuring that it reflects current workforce demands.

Implications

For Employers
This instrument provides clear guidelines for nominating skilled workers, ensuring alignment with labour market priorities and streamlined compliance with migration requirements.

For Applicants
It ensures transparency and clarity in the application process, with updated occupational criteria and assessment processes tailored to meet the needs of Australia’s evolving economy.

This amendment demonstrates the Government’s commitment to maintaining a responsive and effective migration framework that supports economic growth and addresses critical workforce shortages.

Source: Migration-Specification-of-Occupations-and-Assessing-Authorities-Subclass-186-visa-Instrument-2024.pdf and

Migration-Specification-of-Occupations-and-Assessing-Authorities-Subclass-186-visa-Instrument-2024-Explanatory-Statement.pdf