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11 May 2026
Annual indexation of the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) as of 1 July 2026
The Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) applicable to the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) and Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) programs will increase from...
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20 November 2025
ENS 186 TRT – Medical Practitioners permanent residency pathway changes
The Australian Government has introduced a change to the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream, which could impact organisations employing Medical Practitioners, CEOs, Corporate General Managers,...
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21 October 2025
Employer’s Guide to Sponsoring Workers on a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) Visa
The Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) is a temporary visa that allows employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers for roles they cannot fill locally. This guide outlines the key...
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11 September 2025
Skills in Demand SC482 English Test Changes as of 13 September 2025
The Department of Home Affairs has updated the Legislative Instrument for Language Test Requirements relating to the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa program, specifically under the Specialist Skills Stream...
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30 July 2025
Challenges and Advantages of the Subclass 494 Visa in Australia
What is the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494) Visa? This provisional visa allows employers to address the labour shortages in their regional areas by sponsoring overseas skilled workers where...
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