Latest Australian immigration policy updates from 07/12/2024
New immigration changes have been announced by the Australian Government, officially in effect from 07/12/2024. This article will help you understand the important policy updates.
1 – The launch of the Skills in Demand visa
Officially from 07/12/2024, the Australian government has introduced the Skills in Demand (SID) visa, completely replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) 482 visa with significant improvements.
This is a temporary visa that allows highly skilled workers in priority occupations that are currently in shortage in Australia to come to work and live.
The Skills in Demand visa will have a total of 3 main streams:
- Core Skills stream: Occupations must be on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
- Specialist Skills stream: Occupations must be listed on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
- Labour Agreement stream: Employers must have a valid labour agreement with the Australian government.
Please note:
All TSS nominations and visa applications lodged prior to the implementation of the SID visa will be processed using the requirements in force at the time the application was lodged.
If your employer has lodged a TSS nomination and you have not lodged your associated TSS visa application before 7 December 2024, if the nomination is approved it will be deemed a SID nomination and you can lodge an associated application for a SID visa.
2 – Vietnamese passport holders can apply for visitor visa up to 10 years
The Australian Government has officially announced that Vietnamese citizens can now apply for the Tourist Stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600), which allows for multiple entries to Australia over a period of 10 years, with a maximum stay of 3 months per visit.
The application fee for this stream is AUD 1,435.00.
3 – Change of assessment authority for Early Childhood Teaching
Also from 07/12/2024, the assessment of Early Childhood Teaching (ECT) qualifications will transition from the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) to the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
With this change, you can expect:
- Easier assessment: ACECQA, as the regulatory authority for early childhood education in Australia, will implement a more practical and high-quality assessment process.
- Simplified English language requirements: Only one year of full-time study in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, the United Kingdom, or the United States is required.
Please note:
Applications received by AITSL up to and including December 6, 2024, will be processed by AITSL. All applications received on or after December 7, 2024, will be processed by ACECQA.
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