Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) — 3 streams from 7 December 2024
482 visa replaced by 3 streams: Specialist Skills, Core Skills, Essential Skills.
Who must comply
Sponsoring employers + applicants under 482 visa.
What triggers it
Sponsoring a skilled worker.
When due
From 7 December 2024.
Evidence required
Sponsorship + nomination per stream rules; documentation.
Max penalty
Sponsorship cancellation + criminal liability for sponsor offences
Summary
From 7 December 2024, the 482 subclass operates in three streams. Specialist Skills (high-income), Core Skills (median wage CSOL list), Essential Skills (lower-paid critical roles). Different sponsorship + nomination thresholds for each.
Source legislation
Topics
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-482. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.