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The new instrument specifies the assessing authorities for the new subclass 494 (regional) visa. For some occupations, the assessing authorities will depend on the date of the assessment, as we explain in this article.

"the instrument specifies ... that holders of the new [regional visas] are eligible for approved English courses through the AMEP"

The new instrument specifies the pool and pass marks for the following visa subclasses: 491, 189 and 190

The new instrument specifies the occupations for subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visas. Special requirements apply to some of the occupations, as we explain in this article.

The new instrument specifies exempt occupations for the following visa subclasses: 482 (TSS), 457, 186, 187 and 494

The new instrument specifies the approved form and the place and manner in which applications must be lodged for the following visa subclasses: 189, 190, 485, 476, 489, 491 and 887.

"The purpose of the instrument is to implement changes ... which, among other things, will introduce the Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) visa (Subclass 491) and close the Subclass 489 visa to applicants in the First Provisional Visa stream". The assessing authorities for some occupations vary depending on the date of the assessment, as we explain in this article.

"The instrument operates to specify exemptions in relation to age, skills, employment history or English language requirements for the Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa (Subclass 186), Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme) visa (Subclass 187) and Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa (Subclass 494)".

A new instrument has just been registered. It commences on 16 November 2019 and will treat holders of new regional visas as "eligible persons" under the Health Insurance Act 1973 (Cth).

"The purpose of the instrument is to specify the minimum amount of taxable income for the income year 2018-2019".