Changes in Australian Immigration Policy

Ministerial Directions (A new pathway for Temporary Skilled Visa)

The following changes are expected to appear in the New Policy

1. Redesigning the system – Temporary skilled migration program.

Three new pathways for a temporary visa

• Fast and Simple – specialized highly skilled
• Mainstream skills – core skills – evidence-based assessments – earning above the threshold
• essential industrials

1. Repurpose points test for temporary to permanent.

Creating new areas in the department which identify new skills needed.

B contd. Data-driven approach. JSA will be given the formal role to get labour shortages. Integrate the jobs market with the migration system. (JSA = Jobs and Skills Australia)

1. Reduce visa categories and make them simpler
2. (a). How to manage students. High-skill students are given easier opportunities for easier pathway
3. (b). Clear pathways for skilled migrants – instead of moving from one visa to another and to another

From July 1 – the temporary skill threshold increased from 53k to 70k

By the End of 2023 – all skilled temporary workers will have a  pathway to PR