Subclass 189/190/489/485, plus other visas and related legislation

Subclass 189/190/489/485 Visas

Skilled Occupation List Changes
•    In addition to the existing GSM MLTSSL and STSOL, a Regional Occupation List (ROL) has been added but applies only to visa subclass 489 for state/territory nomination.
•    Occupations moved from the GSM MLTSSL to the ROL
o    horse breeder
o    project builder
o    medical administrator
o    electrical linessworker
•    Occupations moved from the GSM MLTSSL to the ROL
o    post office manager
o    fitnes centre manager
o    sports centre manager
o    aeroplane pilot
o    flying instructor
o    helicopter pilot
o    wine maker
o    agricultural technician
o    property manager
o    real estate representative

Other Visas and Related Legislation

BRIDGING VISAS

Specification of forms and methods for bridging visas
* Specifies various forms re bridging visa applications
* Specifies that bridging visa applications lodged electronically must be done in certain ways
* Specifies Bridging Visa E electronic applications must be made by email to a specified list of email addresses
* Bridging visa application not part of a substantive visa application cannot be made in immigration clearance.

OTHER

AUSTRALIAN VALUES STATEMENT
•    Modified previous instrument 2016/113 to add sc808 Confirmatory (Residence) visa and sc482 TSS visa to list of visas where AVS is required

Thanks to Mark Northam for providing this information.  Full details can be found here:

http://immigrationlawnews.com.au/detailed-analysis-tss-instruments/