·Commonwealth of Australia·Significant change·In force
Australia replaces 482 TSS with the Skills in Demand visa
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
Australia launched the Skills in Demand (SID) visa, replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) framework with Specialist Skills, Core Skills, and Labour Agreement streams.
What changed
Policy claim 1
The current SID visa streams are Specialist Skills, Core Skills, and Labour Agreement. Core Skills uses the Core Skills Occupation List; Specialist Skills uses a higher income threshold and occupation-major-group rules.
Claim ID: au-2024-12-sid-launch#claim-1·Cite this claim
Source: Department of Home Affairs — Skills in Demand visa (Australian Department of Home Affairs)·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 2
Pathways to permanent residence through subclass 186 (ENS) were broadened for SID holders.
Claim ID: au-2024-12-sid-launch#claim-2·Cite this claim
Source: Department of Home Affairs — Skills in Demand visa (Australian Department of Home Affairs)·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 3
Employer sponsorship, English-language, and skills-assessment requirements continue.
Claim ID: au-2024-12-sid-launch#claim-3·Cite this claim
Source: Department of Home Affairs — Skills in Demand visa (Australian Department of Home Affairs)·source verified ·page reviewed
Routes affected
Primary source
Primary source
Department of Home Affairs — Skills in Demand visa ↗ · Australian Department of Home Affairs
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