In the past few weeks news has been released with regards to changes in the occupational lists for the TSS visa (Sub 482). The new legislative instrument Migration (LIN 19/048: Specification of Occupations—Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2019 abolishes the previous Migration (IMMI 18/048: Specification of Occupations—Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2018 and comes into force starting from 11th March 2019.
What are the changes?
2 occupations added to the MLTSSL (Medium-Long Term)
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code |
| Telecommunications network planner | 313213 |
| Pressure welder | 322312 |
6 moved from STSOL to MLTSSL
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code |
| Arts administrator or manager | 139911 |
| Dancer or choreographer | 211112 |
| Music director | 211212 |
| Artistic director | 212111 |
| Tennis coach | 452316 |
| Footballer | 452411 |
Particularly, the occupation of footballer now has a caveat (limitation). Caveat 25 will now be applicable, which means that the nominated position must be associated with an annual income of at least $120.00.
16 moved from STSOL to the regional ROL
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code |
| Aquaculture farmer | 121111 |
| Cotton grower | 121211 |
| Fruit or nut grower | 121213 |
| Grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ) | 121214 |
| Mixed crop farmer | 121216 |
| Sugar cane grower | 121217 |
| Crop farmers (nec) | 121299 |
| Beef cattle farmer | 121312 |
| Dairy cattle farmer | 121313 |
| Mixed livestock farmer | 121317 |
| Pig farmer | 121318 |
| Sheep farmer | 121322 |
| Livestock farmers (nec) | 121399 |
| Mixed crop and livestock farmer | 121411 |
| Dentist | 252312 |
| Anaesthetist | 253211 |
Previously, occupations in blue were subject to caveat 9 only; from now on they will have caveat 10 as well. While occupations in red had no limitations under the previous legislative instrument, they are now subject to caveat 10 too.
- Caveat 9: The position predominantly involves responsibility for low‑skilled tasks.
- Caveat 10: The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of sub-regulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations)
5 removed from STSOL
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code |
| Visual arts and crafts professionals (nec) | 211499 |
| Textile, clothing and footwear mechanic | 323215 |
| Watch- and clock-maker and repairer | 323316 |
| Chemical plant operator | 399211 |
| Library technician | 399312 |
The explanatory note originally stated that these occupations had been moved from the STSOL list to the ROL list; this statement was a mistake, as all of these 5 occupations have been completely removed from the list.
I kindly remind you that the information contained in this article is purely informative and cannot in any ways replace a consultation. (Law. Alessia Comandini – M.A.R.N. 1684766).