{"id":51323,"date":"2024-04-26T17:33:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T07:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/?p=51323"},"modified":"2024-04-26T17:35:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T07:35:04","slug":"points-test-reform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/news\/points-test-reform","title":{"rendered":"Streamlined Points Test to Bolster Australia&#8217;s Skilled Migration"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"51323\" class=\"elementor elementor-51323\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20767a4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20767a4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db2069a\" data-id=\"db2069a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0621dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d0621dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><b>Overview of Migration Strategy and Points Test Reform:<\/b> <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Following the detailed Migration Strategy released on December 11, 2023, the Albanese Government is set to reform the Points Test. This pivotal element in skilled migration assesses potential migrants based on crucial skills and attributes aligned with Australia&#8217;s labour market needs. The full discussion paper on the Points Test can be reviewed <\/span><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeaffairs.gov.au\/reports-and-pubs\/PDFs\/points-test-discussion-paper-april-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><b>Key Aspects of the Points Test:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Points Test evaluates candidates based on age, English proficiency, employment experience, and educational qualifications, including those obtained in regional Australia. The reformed test will better target skills crucial for economic development, emphasising suitability for employment and societal integration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><b>Visa Programs Impacted:<\/b> <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><strong>The Points Test applies to several visa categories, including:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189):<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> For highly skilled migrants.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190):<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> For individuals nominated by Australian states or territories.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 491) Visa:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> For those intending to work in regional Australia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><b>Impact on Employers and Employees:<\/b> <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The reform is expected to refine the selection of migrants, ensuring that employers have access to a workforce that matches the evolving demands of Australia&#8217;s economy. This should lead to higher productivity and innovation across sectors. For employees, especially potential migrants, the reform promises a more transparent and fair assessment process, enhancing their prospects of long-term employment and integration into Australian society.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><b>Public Consultation:<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A discussion paper has been released, reviewing the Points Test&#8217;s structure and effectiveness. Public submissions are encouraged by the Department of Home Affairs by May 24, 2024, to gather feedback on refining the Points Test to align with the new migration objectives. The platform for public submissions can be accessed <\/span><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeaffairs.gov.au\/reports-and-publications\/submissions-and-discussion-papers\/review-of-the-points-test-discussion-paper\/public-submissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><b>Conclusion:<\/b> <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Points Test reform is a cornerstone of Australia&#8217;s effort to create a more targeted and strategic migration system. Stakeholders are invited to review the discussion paper and contribute submissions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information on the Points Test reform and to participate in the consultation process, please contact our expert team at <\/span><\/b><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><b>aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com<\/b><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to schedule an online consultation.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minister for Home Affairs Clare O&#8217;Neil highlights significant reforms to the Points Test for skilled migration, part of Australia&#8217;s strategic migration overhaul aimed at enhancing long-term prosperity<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":51324,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[368,370,367,369,33],"class_list":["post-51323","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-australia","tag-australian-government","tag-clare-oneil","tag-migration-reform","tag-points-test","tag-skilled-migration"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51323","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51323"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51323\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51324"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51323"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51323"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51323"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}