Commonwealth of Australia Migration Regulations 1994 SPECIFICATION OF CLASS OF PERSONS 2015

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1 Commonwealth of Australia Migration Regulations 1994 SPECIFICATION OF CLASS OF PERSONS 2015 (Subclause (3) and Paragraphs (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (a) and Sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(D)) I, MICHAELIA CASH, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, acting under Subclause (3) and paragraphs (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (a) and sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(D) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations): 1. REVOKE Instruments IMMI 12/059 (F2012L01292), signed on 12 June 2012, IMMI 12/060 (F2012L01283), signed on 12 June 2012, and IMMI 13/059 (F2013L01147), signed on 21 June 2013; and 2. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of subclause (3) and paragraphs (b), (b), (b), (b) and (a) of the Regulations: Class 1 Persons who have applied under the Regulations for a visa, and whose earnings will be at least equivalent to the current Australian Tax Office s top individual income tax rate. 3. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of paragraph (a) of the Regulations Class 2 Persons who hold Subclass 444 Special Category visa; or Subclass 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa and who have been working in their nominated occupation for their nominating employer for at least two years (excluding any periods of unpaid leave) in the previous three years, immediately before applying for their Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa.

2 4. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purpose of paragraphs (b) and (b) of the Regulations: Class 3 Persons who have completed at least five years of full-time study in a secondary and/or higher education institution where all of the tuition was delivered in English. 5. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of subclause (3) of the Regulations: Class 4 Persons who are employed in certain occupations, as follows: a) Researchers, scientists and technical specialists at the skill levels one or two, who have applied for a visa under the Regulations to occupy a position as nominated by Australian scientific government agencies; and b) Academics who have applied for a visa under the Regulations to occupy a position as nominated by an Australian university in Australia. An academic is a person to be employed at an Academic Level of A, B, C, D or E, in the position of a: i. University Tutor (: ); ii. University Lecturer (: ); or iii. Faculty Head (: ). 6. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of paragraphs (b), (b), (b) and (b) of the Regulations: Class 5 Persons who are employed in certain occupations, as follows: a) researchers, scientists and technical specialists at the skill levels one or two, who have applied for a visa under the Regulations to occupy a position as nominated by Australian scientific government agencies; or b) senior academics who have applied for a visa under the Regulations to occupy a position as nominated by an Australian university in Australia. A senior academic is a person to be employed at an Academic Level of B, C, D or E, as a: i. University Lecturer ( ); or ii. Faculty Head ( ).

3 7. SPECIFY the following classes of persons for the purposes of paragraphs (b) and (b) of the Regulations: Class 6 Persons: a) who have been working for their nominating employer as the holder of a Subclass 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) visa for at least four years immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 or Subclass 187 visa; and whose annual earning for each year in the four year period was at least equivalent to the Fair Work High Income Threshold; or b) Medical practitioners ( MINOR GROUP 253): i. who have been working in their nominated occupation as the holder of a Subclass 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) visa for at least four years immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 or Subclass 187 visa; ii. this employment was located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7), for at least two of these years; and iii. whose nominated position is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7); or c) Medical practitioners ( MINOR GROUP 253): i. who have been working in their nominated occupation as the holder of a Subclass 422 Medical Practitioner visa before becoming a holder of a Subclass 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) visa at least two years in the four years immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 or Subclass 187 visa; ii. iii. this employment was located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7), for at least two of these years; and whose nominated position is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7). 8. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of subclause (b) and paragraph (b) of the Regulations: Class 7 Persons: a) Persons who hold Subclass 444 Special Category visa; or Subclass 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa and who have been working in their nominated occupation for their nominating employer for at least two years (excluding any periods of unpaid leave) in the previous three years, immediately before applying for their

4 Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa or Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa.: or b) Medical practitioners ( MINOR GROUP 253): i. who have been working in their nominated occupation as the holder of a Subclass 422 Medical Practitioner visa for at least the four years immediately before applying for their visa; ii. this employment is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7), for at least two of these years; and iii. whose nominated position is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7); or c) Medical practitioners ( MINOR GROUP 253): i. who have been working in their nominated occupation as the holder of a Subclass 422 Medical Practitioner visa before becoming a holder of a Subclass 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) visa in the four years immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 or Subclass 187 visa; ii. iii. this employment was located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7), for at least two of these years; and whose nominated position is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7). 9. SPECIFY the following occupations in Schedule A for the purposes of sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(D) of the Regulations, that the tasks to be performed in the position correspond to the tasks of an occupation at the skill level of skill level one, two, or three. This Instrument, IMMI 15/083, commences on 1 July Dated: 25th June 2015 Michaelia Cash Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection

5 Schedule A Chief Executive or Managing Director Corporate General Manager Defence Force Senior Officer Local Government Legislator Member of Parliament Legislators nec Aquaculture Farmer Cotton Grower Flower Grower Fruit or Nut Grower Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)\Field Crop Grower (NZ) Grape Grower Mixed Crop Farmer Sugar Cane Grower Turf Grower Vegetable Grower (Aus) \ Market Gardener (NZ) Crop Farmers nec Apiarist Beef Cattle Farmer Dairy Cattle Farmer Deer Farmer Goat Farmer Horse Breeder Mixed Livestock Farmer Pig Farmer Poultry Farmer Sheep Farmer Livestock Farmers nec Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer Sales and Marketing Manager Advertising Manager Public Relations Manager Corporate Services Manager Finance Manager Human Resource Manager Policy and Planning Manager Research and Development Manager Construction Project Manager Project Builder Engineering Manager Importer or Exporter Wholesaler Manufacturer Production Manager (Forestry) Production Manager (Manufacturing)

6 Production Manager (Mining) Supply and Distribution Manager Procurement Manager Child Care Centre Manager Medical Administrator (Aus) \ Medical Superintendent (NZ) Nursing Clinical Director Primary Health Organisation Manager Welfare Centre Manager Health and Welfare Services Managers nec School Principal Faculty Head Regional Education Manager Education Managers nec Chief Information Officer ICT Project Manager ICT Managers nec Commissioned Defence Force Officer Commissioned Fire Officer Commissioned Police Officer Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member Arts Administrator or Manager Environmental Manager Laboratory Manager Quality Assurance Manager Sports Administrator Specialist Managers nec Cafe or Restaurant Manager Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager Hotel or Motel Manager Licensed Club Manager Bed and Breakfast Operator Retirement Village Manager Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec Retail Manager (General) Antique Dealer Betting Agency Manager Hair or Beauty Salon Manager Post Office Manager Travel Agency Manager Amusement Centre Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sports Centre Manager Call or Contact Centre Manager Customer Service Manager Conference and Event Organiser Fleet Manager Railway Station Manager Transport Company Manager

7 Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator Cinema or Theatre Manager Facilities Manager Financial Institution Branch Manager Equipment Hire Manager Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec Actor Dancer or Choreographer Entertainer or Variety Artist Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers nec Composer Music Director Musician (Instrumental) Singer Music Professionals nec Photographer Painter (Visual Arts) Potter or Ceramic Artist Sculptor Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec Artistic Director Media Producer (excluding Video) Radio Presenter Television Presenter Author Book or Script Editor Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) Director of Photography Film and Video Editor Program Director (Television or Radio) Stage Manager Technical Director Video Producer Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec Copywriter Newspaper or Periodical Editor Print Journalist Radio Journalist Technical Writer Television Journalist Journalists and Other Writers nec Accountant (General) Management Accountant Taxation Accountant Company Secretary Corporate Treasurer External Auditor

8 Internal Auditor Commodities Trader Finance Broker Insurance Broker Financial Brokers nec Financial Market Dealer Futures Trader Stockbroking Dealer Financial Dealers nec Financial Investment Adviser Financial Investment Manager Human Resource Adviser Recruitment Consultant Workplace Relations Adviser ICT Trainer Training and Development Professional Actuary Mathematician Statistician Archivist Gallery or Museum Curator Health Information Manager Records Manager Economist Intelligence Officer Policy Analyst Land Economist Valuer Librarian Management Consultant Organisation and Methods Analyst Electorate Officer Liaison Officer Migration Agent (Aus) \ Immigration Consultant (NZ) Patents Examiner Information and Organisation Professionals nec Advertising Specialist Market Research Analyst Marketing Specialist ICT Account Manager ICT Business Development Manager ICT Sales Representative Public Relations Professional Sales Representative (Industrial Products) Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) Technical Sales Representatives nec Aeroplane Pilot Air Traffic Controller

9 Flying Instructor Helicopter Pilot Air Transport Professionals nec Master Fisher Ship's Engineer Ship's Master Ship's Officer Marine Surveyor Marine Transport Professionals nec Architect Landscape Architect Surveyor Cartographer Other Spatial Scientist Fashion Designer Industrial Designer Jewellery Designer Graphic Designer Illustrator Multimedia Designer Web Designer Interior Designer Urban and Regional Planner Chemical Engineer Materials Engineer Civil Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Quantity Surveyor Structural Engineer Transport Engineer Electrical Engineer Electronics Engineer Industrial Engineer Mechanical Engineer Production or Plant Engineer Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) Petroleum Engineer Aeronautical Engineer Agricultural Engineer Biomedical Engineer Engineering Technologist Environmental Engineer Naval Architect (Aus) \ Marine Designer (NZ) Engineering Professionals nec Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Scientist Forester (Aus) \ Forest Scientist (NZ) Chemist

10 Food Technologist Wine Maker Conservation Officer Environmental Consultant Environmental Research Scientist Park Ranger Environmental Scientists nec Geologist Geophysicist Hydrogeologist Life Scientist (General) Biochemist Biotechnologist Botanist Marine Biologist Microbiologist Zoologist Life Scientists nec Medical Laboratory Scientist Veterinarian Conservator Metallurgist Meteorologist Physicist Exercise Physiologist Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Teacher) Pouako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher) Primary School Teacher Middle School Teacher (Aus) \ Intermediate School Teacher (NZ) Secondary School Teacher Special Needs Teacher Teacher of the Hearing Impaired Teacher of the Sight Impaired Special Education Teachers nec University Lecturer University Tutor Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) \ Polytechnic Teacher (NZ) Education Adviser Education Reviewer Art Teacher (Private Tuition) Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) Drama Teacher (Private Tuition)

11 Music Teacher (Private Tuition) Private Tutors and Teachers nec Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages Dietitian Nutritionist Medical Diagnostic Radiographer Medical Radiation Therapist Nuclear Medicine Technologist Sonographer Environmental Health Officer al Health and Safety Adviser Optometrist Orthoptist Hospital Pharmacist Industrial Pharmacist Retail Pharmacist Health Promotion Officer Orthotist or Prosthetist Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec Chiropractor Osteopath Acupuncturist Homoeopath Naturopath Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Traditional Maori Health Practitioner Complementary Health Therapists nec Dental Specialist Dentist al Therapist Physiotherapist Podiatrist Audiologist Speech Pathologist (Aus) \ Speech Language Therapist (NZ) General Practitioner Resident Medical Officer Anaesthetist Specialist Physician (General Medicine) Cardiologist Clinical Haematologist Medical Oncologist Endocrinologist Gastroenterologist Intensive Care Specialist Neurologist Paediatrician Renal Medicine Specialist Rheumatologist

12 Thoracic Medicine Specialist Specialist Physicians nec Psychiatrist Surgeon (General) Cardiothoracic Surgeon Neurosurgeon Orthopaedic Surgeon Otorhinolaryngologist Paediatric Surgeon Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Urologist Vascular Surgeon Dermatologist Emergency Medicine Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Ophthalmologist Pathologist Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist Radiation Oncologist Medical Practitioners nec Midwife Nurse Educator Nurse Researcher Nurse Manager Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse (Aged Care) Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) Registered Nurse (Community Health) Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) Registered Nurse (Medical) Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Registered Nurse (Perioperative) Registered Nurse (Surgical) Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) Registered Nurses nec ICT Business Analyst Systems Analyst Multimedia Specialist Web Developer Analyst Programmer Developer Programmer Software Engineer Software Tester Software and Applications Programmers nec Database Administrator

13 ICT Security Specialist Systems Administrator Computer Network and Systems Engineer Network Administrator Network Analyst ICT Quality Assurance Engineer ICT Support Engineer ICT Systems Test Engineer ICT Support and Test Engineers nec Telecommunications Engineer Telecommunications Network Engineer Barrister Judge Magistrate Tribunal Member Intellectual Property Lawyer Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec Solicitor Careers Counsellor Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Family and Marriage Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Student Counsellor Counsellors nec Clinical Psychologist Educational Psychologist Organisational Psychologist Psychotherapist Psychologists nec Historian Interpreter Translator Archaeologist Social Professionals nec Social Worker Community Arts Worker Recreation Officer (Aus) \ Recreation Coordinator (NZ) Welfare Worker Agricultural Technician Anaesthetic Technician Cardiac Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Operating Theatre Technician Pharmacy Technician Pathology Collector (Aus) \ Phlebotomist (NZ) Medical Technicians nec Fisheries Officer Meat Inspector

14 Quarantine Officer Primary Products Inspectors nec Chemistry Technician Earth Science Technician Life Science Technician School Laboratory Technician Hydrographer Science Technicians nec Architectural Draftsperson Building Associate Building Inspector Construction Estimator Plumbing Inspector Surveying or Spatial Science Technician Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec Civil Engineering Draftsperson Civil Engineering Technician Electrical Engineering Draftsperson Electrical Engineering Technician Electronic Engineering Draftsperson Electronic Engineering Technician Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson Mechanical Engineering Technician Safety Inspector Maintenance Planner Metallurgical or Materials Technician Mine Deputy Building and Engineering Technicians nec Hardware Technician ICT Customer Support Officer Web Administrator ICT Support Technicians nec Radiocommunications Technician Telecommunications Field Engineer Telecommunications Network Planner Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist Automotive Electrician Motor Mechanic (General) Diesel Motor Mechanic Motorcycle Mechanic Small Engine Mechanic Blacksmith Electroplater Farrier Metal Casting Trades Worker Metal Polisher Sheetmetal Trades Worker Metal Fabricator

15 Pressure Welder Welder (First Class) (Aus) \ Welder (NZ) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) Fitter (General) Fitter and Turner Fitter-Welder Metal Machinist (First Class) Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic Metal Fitters and Machinists nec Engraver Gunsmith Locksmith Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer Saw Maker and Repairer Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer Engineering Patternmaker Toolmaker Panelbeater Vehicle Body Builder Vehicle Trimmer Vehicle Painter Bricklayer Stonemason Carpenter and Joiner Carpenter Joiner Floor Finisher Painting Trades Worker Glazier Fibrous Plasterer Solid Plasterer Roof Tiler Wall and Floor Tiler Plumber (General) Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber Drainer (Aus) \ Drainlayer (NZ) Gasfitter Roof Plumber Electrician (General) Electrician (Special Class) Lift Mechanic Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Electrical Linesworker (Aus) \ Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ) Technical Cable Jointer Business Machine Mechanic Communications Operator

16 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) Telecommunications Cable Jointer Telecommunications Linesworker (Aus) \ Telecommunications Line Mechanic (NZ) Telecommunications Technician Baker Pastrycook Butcher or Smallgoods Maker Chef Cook Dog Handler or Trainer Horse Trainer Pet Groomer Zookeeper Kennel Hand Animal Attendants and Trainers nec Shearer Veterinary Nurse Florist Gardener (General) Arborist Landscape Gardener Greenkeeper Nurseryperson Hairdresser Print Finisher Screen Printer Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker Printing Machinist Small Offset Printer Canvas Goods Fabricator Leather Goods Maker Sail Maker Shoemaker Apparel Cutter Clothing Patternmaker Dressmaker or Tailor Clothing Trades Workers nec Upholsterer Cabinetmaker Furniture Finisher Picture Framer Wood Machinist Wood Turner Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec

17 Boat Builder and Repairer Shipwright Chemical Plant Operator Gas or Petroleum Operator Power Generation Plant Operator Gallery or Museum Technician Library Technician Jeweller Broadcast Transmitter Operator Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) Light Technician Make Up Artist Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer Sound Technician Television Equipment Operator Performing Arts Technicians nec Signwriter Diver Interior Decorator Optical Dispenser (Aus) \ Dispensing Optician (NZ) Optical Mechanic Photographer's Assistant Plastics Technician Wool Classer Fire Protection Equipment Technician Technicians and Trades Workers nec Ambulance Officer Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) \ Ambulance Paramedic (NZ) Dental Hygienist Dental Prosthetist Dental Technician Dental Therapist Diversional Therapist Enrolled Nurse Mothercraft Nurse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Kaiawhina (Hauora) (Maori Health Assistant) Massage Therapist Community Worker Disabilities Services Officer Family Support Worker Parole or Probation Officer Residential Care Officer Youth Worker Hotel Service Manager Defence Force Member - Other Ranks Emergency Service Worker

18 Fire Fighter Detective Police Officer Security Consultant Driving Instructor Funeral Director Funeral Workers nec Flight Attendant Travel Attendants nec First Aid Trainer Diving Instructor (Open Water) Gymnastics Coach or Instructor Horse Riding Coach or Instructor Snowsport Instructor Swimming Coach or Instructor Tennis Coach Other Sports Coach or Instructor Dog or Horse Racing Official Sports Development Officer Sports Umpire Other Sports Official Footballer Golfer Jockey Lifeguard Sportspersons nec Contract Administrator Program or Project Administrator Office Manager Health Practice Manager Practice Managers nec Personal Assistant Secretary (General) Legal Secretary Call or Contact Centre Team Leader Conveyancer Legal Executive Clerk of Court Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) \ Court Collections Officer (NZ) Court Orderly (Aus) \ Court Registry Officer (NZ) Law Clerk Trust Officer Insurance Investigator Insurance Loss Adjuster Insurance Risk Surveyor Clinical r Auctioneer Stock and Station Agent

19 Insurance Agent Business Broker Property Manager Real Estate Agency Principal (Aus) \ Real Estate Agency Licensee (NZ) Real Estate Agent Real Estate Representative Retail Buyer Wool Buyer

20 IMMI 15/108 Commonwealth of Australia Migration Regulations 1994 SPECIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS, A PERSON OR BODY, A COUNTRY OR COUNTRIES 2015 (Regulation 1.03, subregulations 1.15I(1) and 2.26B(1), paragraphs 2.72(10)(aa) and 2.72I(5)(ba), sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(i)(A), Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1137(4), Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1138(4) and Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1230(4), paragraph 1229(3)(k) and paragraph (2)(a)) I, MICHAELIA CASH, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, acting under regulation 1.03, subregulations 1.15I(1) and 2.26B(1), paragraphs 2.72(10)(aa) and 2.72I(5)(ba), sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(i)(A), Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1137(4), Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1138(4) and Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1230(4), paragraph 1229(3)(k) and paragraph (2)(a) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations): 1. SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph 2.72(10)(aa) of the Regulations, the occupation and its corresponding 6-digit code listed in Columns A and B of Schedule 1 to this Instrument; and 2. SPECIFY, in relation to a person who is nominated by a State or Territory government agency, or the spouse or de facto partner of a person who is nominated by a State or Territory government agency, and who is issued an invitation, on or after 1 July 2015 to make an application for a: a) Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa; or b) Subclass 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa; and, if applicable, in relation to the spouse or de facto partner of that person: Federal Register of Legislative Instruments F2015L01147

21 IMMI 15/108 i. the occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 to this Instrument is to be a skilled occupation that is applicable to the person, for the purposes of paragraph 1.15I(1)(a) of the Regulations; and ii. iii. iv. the person or body listed in Column D of Schedule 1 to this Instrument is the relevant assessing authority for the corresponding skilled occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 to this Instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.26B(1)(a) of the Regulations; and the country or countries corresponding to the skilled occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 to this Instrument and relevant assessing authority listed in Column D of Schedule 1 to this Instrument as the country or countries for which the specified person or body is the relevant assessing authority for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment in that skilled occupation, made by a resident of one of those countries included in Column C of Schedule 1 to this Instrument, for the purposes of paragraph 2.26B(1)(b) of the Regulations; and the skilled occupation in Column A of Schedule 1 to this Instrument that is applicable to the person, for the purposes of Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1138(4) and Item 4(a) of the table in subitem 1230(4) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations; and 3. SPECIFY for the purposes of sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(i)(A) of the Regulations, the occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 to this Instrument, in relation to an application for approval of a nomination made on or after 1 July 2015 for a Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa; and 4. SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph (2)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, each person or body listed in Column D of Schedule 1 to this Instrument as the assessing authority for the corresponding occupation listed in Column A of Schedule 1 to this Instrument, in relation to a person who applies on or after 1 July 2015 for a Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa; and 5. SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph 2.72I(5)(ba) of the Regulations, the occupation and their corresponding 6-digit code listed in Columns A and B of Schedule 1 to this Federal Register of Legislative Instruments F2015L01147

22 IMMI 15/108 Instrument, in relation to the nominated occupational training in an application made on or after 1 July 2015 for a Subclass 402 (Training and Research) visa; and 6. SPECIFY for the purposes of regulation 1.03 of the Regulations, that the meaning of is the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of s published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and current as at 1 July All specifications in the attached Schedule 1 to this Instrument are to be interpreted according to the qualifications in the Notes attached to this Instrument. This Instrument, IMMI 15/108, commences on 1 July Dated: 6 July 2015 Michaelia Cash Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Federal Register of Legislative Instruments F2015L01147

23 IMMI 15/108 SCHEDULE 1 Consolidated Sponsored List (CSOL) (Specification of occupations, countries, and assessing authorities for the purposes of paragraph 2, specification of occupations and assessing authorities for the purposes of paragraphs 3 and 4 and specification of occupations and their corresponding 6-digit code for the purposes of paragraphs 1 and 5 of this instrument) Column A Column B Column C Column D OCCUPATION CODE COUNTRY ASSESSING AUTHORITY Primary School Teacher All AITSL Federal Register of Legislative Instruments F2015L01147

24 IMMI 15/108 NOTES FOR SCHEDULE 1 1. means the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of s published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and current as at 1 July The acronym used to refer to an Assessing Authority mean: Acronym AITSL Expanded meaning Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Federal Register of Legislative Instruments F2015L01147

25 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Migration Regulations 1994 SPECIFICATION OF CLASS OF PERSONS 2015 (Subclause (3) and Paragraphs (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (a) and Sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(D)) 1. The Instrument is made under subclause (3) and paragraphs (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (b), (a) and sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(D) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations). 2. The Instrument revokes Department of Immigration and Borer Protection Instruments IMMI 12/059 (F2012L01292), IMMI 12/060 (F2012L01283) and IMMI 13/059 (F2013L01147). 3. The purpose of the Instrument is to combine the contents of a number of Instruments, IMMI 12/059, IMMI 12/060, and IMMI 13/059; and to update the occupations listed as eligible occupations for nomination for a Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)) visa in the Direct Entry stream. 4. The Instrument operates to specify: a. the class of persons who are exempt from satisfying the primary criteria in relation to English language for a Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)) or a Subclass 187 (RSMS) visa in the Direct Entry stream; b. the class of persons who are exempt from satisfying the primary criteria in relation to English language for a Subclass 186 (ENS) visa or a Subclass 187 (RSMS) visa in the Temporary Residence Transition stream;

26 c. the class of persons who are exempt from satisfying the primary criteria in relation to skills for the relevant occupation at the time of application for a Subclass 186 (ENS) or a Subclass 187 (RSMS) visa in the Direct Entry stream; d. the class of persons who are exempt from satisfying the primary criteria in relation to skills for the relevant occupation at the time of application for a Subclass 186 (ENS) or a Subclass 187 (RSMS) visa in the Temporary Residence Transition stream; e. the class of persons who are exempt from satisfying the primary criteria in relation to being less than 50 years of age at the time of application for a Subclass 186 (ENS) or a Subclass 187 (RSMS) visa in the Direct Entry stream; f. the class of persons who are exempt from satisfying the primary criteria in relation to being less than 50 years of age at the time of application for a Subclass 186 (ENS) or a Subclass 187 (RSMS) visa in the Temporary Residence Transition stream. 5. The department did not undertake specific consultation in regards to the eligible occupations change as it impacts on one occupation only. 6. The Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Ref 17847). 7. Under section 44 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 the Instrument is exempt from disallowance and therefore a Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights is not required. 8. This Instrument, IMMI 15/083, commences on 1 July 2015.