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Federal Court: This decision is extremely important to subclass 482 (TSS) visa applicants. Although it concerned a subclass 457 visa application, it involved the interpretation of a critical provision that is identical to cl 482.212(3). According to this decision, ANZSCO was not the only guide that could be used to determine the "skills, qualifications and employment background" that were necessary for the applicant to perform the tasks of the nominated occupation. We explain how practitioners can use this decision to their clients' advantage.

The purpose of the new instrument is to authorise classes of authorised persons to receive a pledge of commitment by persons who want to become Australian citizens

The new instrument includes an agreement "alongside the other agreements determined as an international trade obligation of Australia for the purposes of labour market testing requirements"

6 occupations moved from STSOL to MLTSSL; 16 moved from STSOL to ROL; 5 removed from STSOL; 2 occupations added to ROL

"The purpose of the instrument is to undertake a biannual update of the foreign currency exchange rates"

"The purpose of this instrument is to specify the prescribed international organisations to which authorised officers may disclose identifying information under regulation..."

The new condition safeguards against the risk of unwanted transfer of Australia’s critical technology

"The Regulations provide for the calculation of refunds by determining the difference between relevant amounts set out in..."

"The instrument determines controlled drugs and controlled precursors as prohibited things under paragraph 251A(2)(a) of the Migration Act. The instrument also determines the following things as prohibited things under paragraph 251A(2)(b) of the Migration Act..."

The new Regulations "strengthen the protections available to migrant workers to given them confidence to report workplace exploitation matters"