Permanent migration places unchanged at 185,000 for 2025-26
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The breakdown of permanent migration places for 2025-26 will remain unchanged from the previous year in every aspect, down to each category.
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Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand visa regulations and instruments released
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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.
Read More457/482/494 visas: 180 days with work rights to find a new employer from 1 July 2024
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From 1 July 2024, visa conditions imposed on primary sponsored workers holding either a 457 visa, a 482 visa, or a 494 visa will change to allow them up to 180 days after they cease work with their sponsor to find a new employer. They will also be able to work in almost any occupation during this period.
Read MoreSkills in Demand (SID) visa: Drafted Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) open for feedback, ANZSCO updated to the current decade?
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Stakeholder feedback will open shortly for the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), which will play an important role in determining what occupations will be available to be sponsored for the new Skills in Demand visa due at the end of the year. A drafted CSOL has been released using the current classification of occupations, so likely all occupations lists will be updated.
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