The Tasmanian government has implemented minor adjustments to its skilled migration program settings. These changes aim to improve clarity and ensure that the program aligns with the region’s economic needs.
These adjustments will not affect any existing Registrations of Interest (ROIs), and the new criteria will apply only to new ROIs submitted after the changes.
Key Changes:
Subclass 491 Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway
Orange-plus Attribute Update:
The score for the employment-related attribute has been increased from 30 to 35 points. This change aims to better recognize longer-term employment in roles that are relevant to the skills assessment.
Updated Criteria:
- You have been employed in Tasmania for over 12 months but less than 18 months in a role directly related to your skills assessment.
- You currently earn at least $57,000 per year (or $28.85 per hour).
Orange Attribute Update:
To avoid confusion with the Orange-plus attribute, the criteria for the Orange attribute have been amended.
Updated Criteria:
- You have two years of relevant prior Australian industry experience and earn a salary above the National Minimum Wage but less than $57,000 per year (or $28.85 per hour).
Impact:
- Only new ROIs will be affected by these changes.
- Existing ROIs that have claimed both attributes will be recognized as submitted.
Subclass 190 and 491 Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathways
Orange-plus Attribute – Graduate Program Offer:
The requirement for the graduate program offer has been updated to remove the restriction on whether the program has commenced.
Updated Criteria:
- You have received an offer for a full-time graduate employment program within the last 12 months.
- The program must be related to your skills assessment, offered before or within 12 months of graduation, and from a Tasmanian business with at least 20 employees that has been operating in Tasmania for over five years.
Subclass 190 Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway
Minimum Requirements Clarification:
The wording for the business operation requirement has been updated for clarity.
Updated Criteria:
- You have operated a business in Tasmania for at least two years, generating a minimum personal income equal to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (currently $76,515).
- The business must have also achieved a net profit after receiving that income.
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Subclass 491 Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway