{"id":26120,"date":"2025-03-24T20:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T20:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawsondelaney.com.au\/?p=26120"},"modified":"2025-03-24T20:38:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T20:38:14","slug":"understanding-the-new-skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawsondelaney.com.au\/understanding-the-new-skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the New Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On 7 December 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. This change is part of a broader effort to modernise and simplify employer-sponsored visas, making it easier for businesses to address skills shortages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #bccd30;\"><b>Key Updates at a Glance<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Streamlined Occupation Lists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The new visa structure introduces three clear streams:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Specialist Skills Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For highly skilled professionals earning at least $135,000 per year (excluding trades).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Core Skills Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Covers a broad range of skilled occupations, including trades.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Labour Agreement Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Maintains existing arrangements for employers who have negotiated a Labour Agreement with the government.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Reduced Work Experience Requirement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Previously, applicants needed at least two years of experience to qualify. Now, that requirement has been cut to just <\/span><b>one year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it easier for early-career professionals to apply.\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Faster Processing Times<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To support business needs, the government has committed to faster processing:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialist Skills Stream: <\/span><b>7 days<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core Skills Stream: <\/span><b>21 days<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #bccd30;\"><b>What This Means for Accountants<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting remains on the <\/span><b>Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the Skills in Demand visa. However, there are some conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employer must have <\/span><b>at least five employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The business must have an <\/span><b>annual turnover of at least $1 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roles such as <\/span><b>clerical, bookkeeping, or accounting clerk positions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are <\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> eligible.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #bccd30;\"><b>A Pathway to Permanent Residency<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many professionals, the Skills in Demand visa can be a stepping stone to permanent residency. Accountants on the <\/span><b>medium-term stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may have opportunities to transition to permanent residency, depending on their circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #bccd30;\"><b>Next Steps<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an accountant considering opportunities in Australia, understanding these changes can help you navigate your career options. If you have questions or need guidance on your next steps, speaking with an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.employersponsoredvisas.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immigration specialist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help clarify your eligibility and opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 7 December 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. This change is part of a broader effort to modernise and simplify employer-sponsored visas, making it easier for businesses to address skills shortages. &nbsp; Key Updates at a Glance Streamlined Occupation Lists. 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