Employer sponsorship goes public: Legal and practical consequences of the new register

Employer sponsorship goes public: Legal and practical consequences of the new register

A public register of approved work sponsors, which includes standard business sponsors, and the occupations they nominate, is expected to commence within 6 months. This will provide opportunities for overseas workers, particularly those seeking a sponsor.

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Work experience loophole closed for 186 visas under the Temporary Residence Transition stream on 29 November 2025

Work experience loophole closed for 186 visas under the Temporary Residence Transition stream on 29 November 2025

A quirk in the regulations allow non-sponsored employment in the approved occupation for 457 and 482 visa holders to count toward the work experience eligibility for a subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa under the Temporary Residence Transition stream. This will not be the case from 29 November 2025.

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Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand visa regulations and instruments released

Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand visa regulations and instruments released

The subclass 482 – Skills in Demand nominations and visa regulations have been registered. While it takes the same subclass number as the Temporary Skill Shortage visa, major changes were made including dropping the mandatory work experience requirement from 2 years to 12 months.

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