{"id":53631,"date":"2024-12-19T15:02:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T04:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/?p=53631"},"modified":"2024-12-19T15:05:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T04:05:05","slug":"key-updates-of-skills-in-demand-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/news\/key-updates-of-skills-in-demand-visa","title":{"rendered":"Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
The Department of Home Affairs has introduced key changes to Australia\u2019s skilled migration framework, aimed at addressing labour shortages and improving processes for skilled workers and employers. These changes include the introduction of the <\/span>Skills in Demand (SID) visa<\/a><\/span>,<\/span> modifications to the <\/span>Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream<\/a><\/span> under the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186), and updates to the <\/span>Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Since implementing these changes, the government has announced key updates, clarified details, and provided additional information, which we have summarised below.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> The <\/span>Skills in Demand (SID) visa<\/span><\/b> has replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, creating a more streamlined and efficient pathway for employers to recruit skilled workers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/span><\/p> The <\/span>TRT stream<\/span><\/b> under the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186) has been revised to offer more flexibility for skilled workers:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> These updates aim to accommodate changes in employment patterns and ensure that workers are not disadvantaged by administrative updates to occupation lists.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/span><\/p> The Department of Home Affairs has updated the <\/span>Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)<\/span><\/b> to better reflect Australia\u2019s labour market needs while balancing international obligations and workforce demand.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> now ensures that applicants of <\/span>all nationalities<\/span><\/b> can apply for these roles under the Skills in Demand (SID) visa and the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa. This change significantly broadens eligibility, addressing critical gaps in Australia\u2019s workforce.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> The Department clarified that these occupations are either <\/span>Skill Level 4 roles<\/span><\/b> (which typically do not meet inclusion criteria) or were not supported by stakeholder feedback and Jobs and Skills Australia\u2019s labour market analysis.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> While these updates broaden opportunities for skilled migrants, industry stakeholders have raised concerns about the continued <\/span>exclusion of critical trades<\/span><\/b>\u2014including plumbers and bricklayers\u2014from the CSOL. These roles remain underrepresented despite persistent workforce shortages in key sectors, such as construction and infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> The updated CSOL, effective from <\/span>14 December 2024<\/span><\/b>, highlights the government\u2019s effort to balance international obligations with local labour market priorities while ensuring a responsive skilled migration system.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> The updates reflect the government\u2019s commitment to addressing Australia\u2019s workforce shortages and streamlining skilled migration pathways:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/span><\/p> Employers and applicants are encouraged to review the updated eligibility criteria and pathways under the Skills in Demand visa and TRT stream to ensure compliance. Further details on the revised occupation list and visa requirements can be accessed on the <\/span>Department of Home Affairs<\/a><\/span> website.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tThe Skills in Demand visa replaces TSS visa<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>
Changes to the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>
Revisions to the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>
Impact on employers and skilled workers<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>