Joint media release with the Hon Alan Tudge MP – Skilled Migration Points Test increase from 1 July

Sunday, 01 July 2018

The Turnbull Government is restoring the Skilled Migration Points Test to 65 points from 60 points from 1 July.

The changes will apply to three unsponsored permanent residence visas:

Subclass 189 – Independent skilled
Subclass 190 – Skilled nominated visa
Subclass 489 – Skilled regional (Provisional) visa

The Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton said the changes would enhance the integrity of Australia’s skilled visa system and the quality of migrants coming to our country.

“Whether it’s through tax reform or migration policy, the Government will always put Australian workers first,” Mr Dutton said.

“But where an Australian worker cannot be found, we need to ensure that businesses can get the skills they need to continue to grow and prosper. Raising the points test mark will help to ensure we get migrants with valued skills and strong prospects for integration.”

The Points Test was reviewed by the former Labor Government in 2011. Labor’s review set the pass mark at 65 points, but just 12 months later the then Labor government inconceivably went against this advice and lowered it to 60.

“Labor cannot be trusted to put Australian workers first, just as it could not be trusted to keep our borders secure,” Mr Dutton said.

The Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge said our visa programs need to work in our national interest.

“Restoring the points test level will help to ensure that Australia continues to attract the best and brightest talent from around the world,” Mr Tudge said.

“We want to enable talented workers to come to Australia, to create stronger businesses and more wealth and opportunity for all Australians.”

See: Index of Media Releases

URL: http://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/peterdutton/Pages/skilled-migration-points-test-increase-from-1-july.aspx

Last update: Sunday, 01 July 2018

Joint media release with the Hon Alan Tudge MP – Skilled Migration Points Test increase from 1 July

Sunday, 01 July 2018

The Turnbull Government is restoring the Skilled Migration Points Test to 65 points from 60 points from 1 July.

The changes will apply to three unsponsored permanent residence visas:

Subclass 189 – Independent skilled
Subclass 190 – Skilled nominated visa
Subclass 489 – Skilled regional (Provisional) visa

The Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton said the changes would enhance the integrity of Australia’s skilled visa system and the quality of migrants coming to our country.

“Whether it’s through tax reform or migration policy, the Government will always put Australian workers first,” Mr Dutton said.

“Labor cannot be trusted to put Australian workers first, just as it could not be trusted to keep our borders secure,” Mr Dutton said.

The Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge said our visa programs need to work in our national interest.

“Restoring the points test level will help to ensure that Australia continues to attract the best and brightest talent from around the world,” Mr Tudge said.

“We want to enable talented workers to come to Australia, to create stronger businesses and more wealth and opportunity for all Australians.”

See: Index of Media Releases

URL: http://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/peterdutton/Pages/skilled-migration-points-test-increase-from-1-july.aspx

Last update: Sunday, 01 July 2018

Joint media release with the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister – Putting Australian workers first

Tuesday, 18 April 2017

The Turnbull Government will safeguard Australian jobs by abolishing the Subclass 457 Visa for foreign workers and creating a new temporary visa restricted to critical skills shortages.

This will ensure Australian workers are given the absolute first priority for jobs, while businesses will be able to temporarily access the critical skills they need to grow if skilled Australians workers are not available.

The Subclass 457 Visa will be abolished and replaced with the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa. The new visa will include mandatory criminal checks and tighter English language requirements.

The new Temporary Skill Shortage Visa programme will comprise two streams – Short Term and Medium Term – and will be underpinned by more focused occupation lists that are responsive to genuine skill needs and regional variations across Australia.

Short term visas will be issued for two years, while medium term visas will be issued only for more critical skills shortages and for up to four years.

Both streams will include mandatory labour market testing with limited exemptions; a new non-discriminatory workforce test; mandatory criminal history checks; a market salary rate assessment and a new two-year work experience requirement.

Additionally there will be tightened English language requirements for the Medium Term Stream.

The new visa will also include a strengthened training obligation for employers sponsoring foreign skilled workers to provide enhanced training outcomes for Australians in high-need industries and occupations.

These changes will give Australian job seekers more opportunity to find work while finding the right balance so businesses can prosper by acquiring the expertise they need.

Migration is an integral part of the Australian story and its success has helped us become the world’s most successful multicultural nation.

There is no doubt foreign workers have played a significant role in the remarkable economic growth of the nation.

More than 100,000 workers from 30 countries helped build the Snowy Hydro Scheme while John Howard’s decision to focus our permanent migration programme on bringing in skills has helped the nation enjoy more than two decades of continued economic growth.

This will continue but not at the expense of Australians finding work. Unlike Labor, the Turnbull government will always put Australian workers first.

Bill Shorten sold out Australian workers by allowing a record number of foreign workers into the country, many not filling critical skill shortages.

More than 110,000 foreign workers entered the country in 2013 under the then Labor government. Some were allowed to work in the fast food sector at the expense of young Australians who were looking for work.

That will not happen under this government. We are making it easier for Australians to find work and we have restored order to our borders so we can ensure foreign workers have an opportunity to arrive through the appropriate channels.

Implementation of the new visa will begin immediately, with full implementation to be completed by March 2018.

Full details on the new visa and an explanation of transitionary arrangements for current 457 visa holders and applicants is available on the Department’s website at http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/457-abolition-replacement

The Government will announce further measures to strengthen the integrity of Australia’s migration programme and visa systems in the near future.

See: Index of Media Releases

URL: http://www.minister.border.gov.au/peterdutton/2017/Pages/putting-australian-workers-first.aspx

Last update: Tuesday, 18 April 2017

Flagged Occupations on the SOL for 2016 –17

Flagged occupations

In the 2016-17 SOL there are a number of occupations which are ‘flagged’ for possible removal in the future. Generally, occupations are flagged when there is emerging evidence of excess supply in the labour market in the medium-to-long term.

ANZSCO Code	Occupation
133513	Production Manager (Mining)
221111	Accountant (General)
221112	Management Accountant
221113	Taxation Accountant
224111	Actuary
224511	Land Economist
224512	Valuer
231212	Ship’s Engineer
231213	Ship’s Master
231214	Ship’s Officer
232212	Surveyor
232213	Cartographer
232214	Other Spatial Scientist
233111	Chemical Engineer
233211	Civil Engineer
233212	Geotechnical Engineer
233213	Quantity Surveyor
233214	Structural Engineer
233215	Transport Engineer
233411	Electronics Engineer
233511	Industrial Engineer
233512	Mechanical Engineer
233513	Production or Plant Engineer
233911	Aeronautical Engineer
233912	Agricultural Engineer
233913	Biomedical Engineer
233914	Engineering Technologist
233915	Environmental Engineer
233916	Naval Architect
234611	Medical Laboratory Scientist
234711	Veterinarian
251211	Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212	Medical Radiation Therapist
252411	Occupational Therapist
262611	Podiatrist
252712	Speech Pathologist
253111	General Practitioner
253211	Anaesthetist
253312	Cardiologist
253315	Endocrinologist
253316	Gastroenterologist
253317	Intensive Care Specialist
253321	Paediatrician
253913	Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
253999	Medical Practitioners nec
271111	Barrister
271311	Solicitor
272314	Psychotherapist
272399	Psychologists nec
351311	Chef*
399111	Boat Builder and Repairer
399112	Shipwright

* Indicates that the occupation excludes positions in fast food or takeaway food service.

Source: Australian department of education and training
URL: https://www.education.gov.au/flagged-occupations-sol-2016-17

Global visa and citizenship processing times

Global visa and citizenship processing times will be updated monthly, providing you with an indicative timeframe for processing applications. Processing times are available for the majority of visa subclasses and citizenship products, but will exclude a few subclasses such as those closed to new entrants, capped and queued, or which have a low volume of applications. Two processing times are displayed, indicating how long it is taking to finalise 75 and 90 per cent of applications submitted globally.

Processing times are impacted each month by changes in application volumes, seasonal peaks, complex cases, and incomplete applications. Processing times include applications lodged online and by paper. Where available, you should lodge your application online as it helps streamline processing arrangements.

Visa application processing times

Last updated: 14 March 2017

Visa type	Description	75% of applications processed in	90% of applications processed in
400	Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) (Short Stay Specialist)	9 days	16 days
403	Temporary Work (International Relations) (Government Agreement)	32 days	43 days
403	Temporary Work (International Relations) (Foreign Government Agency)	28 days	43 days
403	Temporary Work (International Relations) (Seasonal Worker Programme)	9 days	13 days
407	Training	65 days	77 days
408	Temporary Activity (Entertainment Activities)	7 days	16 days
408	Temporary Activity (Sporting Activities)	22 days	32 days
408	Temporary Activity (Religious Work)	67 days	76 days
408	Temporary Activity (Research Activities)	47 days	69 days
408	Temporary Activity (Special Programmes)	66 days	75 days
408	Temporary Activity (Invited for Other Social and Cultural Activity)	8 days	14 days
417	Working Holiday	14 days	34 days
457	Temporary Work (Skilled)	86 days	6 months
461	New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary)	8 months	11 months
462	Work and Holiday	7 days	19 days
476	Skilled – Recognised Graduate	4 months	4 months
485	Temporary Graduate (Graduate Work)	5 months	6 months
485	Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work)	71 days	90 days
500	Student (Independent ELICOS Sector)	55 days	71 days
500	Student (Schools Sector)	55 days	86 days
500	Student (Vocational Education and Training Sector)	43 days	76 days
500	Student (Higher Education Sector)	24 days	52 days
500	Student (Postgraduate Research Sector)	48 days	4 months
500	Student (Non-Award Sector)	29 days	46 days
500	Student (Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector)	15 days	35 days
590	Student Guardian	71 days	4 months
600	Visitor (Tourist)	20 days	30 days
600	Visitor (Sponsored Family)	41 days	58 days
600	Visitor (Business Visitor)	6 days	15 days
600	Visitor (Approved Destination Status)	3 days	5 days
600	Visitor (Frequent Traveller)	5 days	12 days
602	Medical Treatment	25 days	56 days
651	eVisitor	1 day	3 days
771	Transit	6 days	9 days
988	Maritime Crew Visa	4 days	6 months
100	Partner	15 months	23 months
101	Child	9 months	15 months
117	Orphan Relative	22 months	26 months
143	Contributory Parent (Migrant)	32 months	33 months
155	Five Year Resident Return	2 days	6 days
173	Contributory Parent (Temporary)	32 months	32 months
186	Employer Nomination Scheme (Direct Entry Pathway)	9 months	11 months
186	Employer Nomination Scheme (Transition Pathway)	8 months	9 months
187	Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Direct Entry Pathway)	11 months	12 months
187	Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Transition Pathway)	8 months	9 months
188	Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (Business Innovation)	16 months	18 months
189	Skilled – Independent	4 months	6 months
190	Skilled – Nominated	4 months	7 months
300	Prospective Marriage	12 months	17 months
309	Partner (Provisional)	11 months	15 months
489	Skilled – Regional (Provisional) (Skilled Regional – GSM)	5 months	6 months
489	Skilled – Regional (Provisional) (State/Territory Nominated visa classes – GSM)	5 months	7 months
801	Partner	16 months	20 months
802	Child	7 months	8 months
820	Partner	18 months	20 months
864	Contributory Aged-Parent (Residence)	15 months	15 months
887	Skilled – Regional	7 months	10 months
892	State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner	15 months	17 months

Australian citizenship application processing times

Last updated: 14 March 2017

Australian Citizenship application type	75% of applications processed in	90% of applications processed in
Conferral (lodgement to ceremony*)	10 months	12 months
Descent (lodgement to decision)	63 days	4 months
Evidence (lodgement to decision)	5 days	12 days

*a small proportion of applicants for Australian citizenship by conferral are not required to attend a ceremony. For Descent and Evidence applications, allow an additional 10 days for printing and postage of your certificate. If you applied from outside Australia, postage will take longer.

Circumstances that affect processing times

We assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:

whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents
how promptly you respond to any requests for additional information
how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided
how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements
for permanent migration visa applications, how many places are available in the migration programme
for citizenship applications, the time taken to attend a Citizenship Ceremony or receive a Citizenship Certificate.

How to view processing times

You can view current processing times on the page for the specific visa subclass or citizenship type you are applying for. You should check regularly to ensure you know the current processing times for your visa.

To ensure your application falls within the published processing times, you need to submit a complete application. The checklists provided on ImmiAccount will assist in making sure you include all required documents in your application.

Source: DIBP Homepage
URL:https://www.border.gov.au/about/access-accountability/service-standards/global-visa-citizenship-processing-times

1 March 2017 round results for Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) & Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489)

1 March 2017 round results

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 1 March 2017.

Invitations issued on 1 March 2017

Visa Subclass	Number
Skilled – Independent (subclass 189)	1832
Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489)	32

During 2016-17 the following numbers of invitations have been issued:

Invitations issued during 2016-17

Visa subclass	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Total
Skilled – Independent (subclass 189)	3050	2800	4200	2400	1861	2465	2016	2397	1832	23,021
Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489)	200	200	363	100	69	69	44	55	32	1132
Total	3250	3000	4563	2500	1930	2534	2060	2452	1864	24,153

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas. Separate results for these visa subclasses are provided monthly.

1 March 2017 results

The following graph shows the points for clients who were invited to apply in the 1 March 2017 round.

Graph showing the points for clients invited to apply in 1 March 2017 round.

Invitation process and cut offsThe highest ranked clients by points score are invited to apply for the relevant visa. For clients who have equal points scores, the time at which they reached their points score for that subclass (referred to as the visa date of effect) determines their order of invitation. Expressions of Interest with earlier dates of effect are invited before later dates.

Visa Subclass	Points score	Visa date of effect
Skilled – Independent (subclass 189)	60	01/03/2017 12:03 am
Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489)	60	28/02/2017 12:03 am

Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the programme year. SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189) and then the remaining to Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visas (subclass 489). If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 489 visas in these occupations.

Accountants
Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers
Electronics Engineers
Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
Other Engineering Professionals
ICT Business and System Analysts
Software and Applications Programmers
Computer Network Professionals

Points scores and the visa dates of effect cut off for the below occupations in the 1 March 2017 invitation round.

Occupation Identification	Description	Points score	Visa date of effect
2211	Accountants	70	27/09/2016 7:34 pm
2212	Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers	70	04/12/2016 1:26 am
2334	Electronics Engineer	60	21/11/2016 2:42 pm
2335	Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers	65	10/11/2016 1:40 pm
2339	Other Engineering Professionals	65	15/12/2016 12:52 am
2611	ICT Business and System Analysts	65	29/07/2016 1:46 pm
2613	Software and Applications Programmers	65	29/01/2017 12:08 pm
2631	Computer Network Professionals	65	18/01/2017 12:04 am

Source: DIBP Homepage
URL: https://www.border.gov.au/WorkinginAustralia/Pages/1-march-2017-round-results.aspx

Australian universities say US immigration ban will have major impact on research and collaboration

By Julia Holman

Updated Tue at 10:59am

PHOTO: Professor Brian Schmidt says the globalisation of universities means academics will inevitably be affected. (Supplied: ANU)

MAP: United States

Universities say Donald Trump’s immigration ban could have a major impact on research and collaboration.

An executive order signed by the US President last week restricted immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries for 90 days.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull this morning said he has received assurances Australians with dual nationality will be exempt from the ban.

But Professor Brian Schmidt, a Nobel laureate and Vice-Chancellor of the Australian National University, said academics would inevitably be affected.

“It is such a globalised world, and when things like this happen within the United States, it affects everyone,” Professor Schmidt said.

“We have many people from these countries, so it just makes the ability to do business as usual within research and academia very difficult.”

Universities Australia chief executive Belinda Robinson said she is concerned for academics who are citizens from the affected countries.

“In any conversations that we have with the Government around this, we’ll obviously be drawing to their attention the concerns that we have about the potential impact,” Ms Robinson said.

“It’s a little difficult now, with the executive orders only having just been signed, [to know] what that impact is going to be.”

Australians directly affected by ban

Despite the Prime Minister’s assurances, some Australians say their travel plans have already been disrupted, and they want more clarity about who can travel to the US.

Author, engineer and TV presenter Yassmin Abdel-Magied, a dual Australian-Sudanese citizen an author, said the ban has already had a direct impact on her life.

“I was supposed to be doing a keynote address at a conference in Wisconsin in March, and I was supposed to be doing a keynote for a multicultural conference ironically,” she said.

“At this stage it looks like I won’t be able to keynote, but also I’ve been looking to do further study in the US, I’ve been looking to do further engagement in the US.

“I have done all sorts of stuff in the US in the past, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to be possible.”

Dr Fary Ahmadi, a Sydney-based researcher, Australian resident and Iranian citizen, said the ban caught her by surprise.

“I was really angry, I was angry that I didn’t see this coming,” she said.

Dr Ahmadi’s parents, who are visiting from Iran, were prevented from boarding a flight on the weekend to visit their son, a PhD candidate in the US.

“I realised that there is no chance for mum and dad to go, so it was a pretty emotional moment so they were all crying,” Dr Ahmadi said.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has asked Australian officials in Washington to lobby the US administration to exempt Australian dual nationals from the changes.

At this stage, the ban is set to be lifted in March.

Topics: university-and-further-education, immigration, donald-trump, united-states

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Second Work and Holiday visa for backpackers in northern Australia

Posted at 10:53am on Thursday, Nov 24th, 2016 by lilian

We made changes to Work and Holiday visas on 19 November 2016 as part of the Government’s commitment in the 2015 White Paper on Developing Northern Australia. If you’re a Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa holder, you now have the opportunity to get a second 12-month visa. This applies if you work for three months in the tourism and hospitality or agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries in northern Australia while on your first visa. This new opportunity encourages Work and Holiday visa holders to spend time living and working in Australia’s north. The change will only apply to specified work undertaken from 19 November 2016 in northern Australia, which broadly includes all of the Northern Territory and those parts of Western Australia and Queensland above the Tropic of Capricorn. All specified work has to be paid work in accordance with Australia’s workplace laws. If you’re considering applying, you’ll need to provide evidence of this payment. There are 16 countries that have active Work and Holiday visa arrangements with Australia, including the United States, Chile, Indonesia and China. The Work and Holiday visa programme continues to grow, and the Government continues to negotiate additional Work and Holiday visa arrangements with new partner countries. Visit our website to learn more.

Original post at

https://migrationblog.border.gov.au/16/12/02/second-work-and-holiday-visa-backpackers-northern-australia

RPL Certificate

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning, or RPL for a simpler term, is an assessment process through which people with overseas qualification and work experience can receive recognition of their prior learnings and trainings, and transform them into a valid Australian qualification. Australian government understands and acknowledges the learning outcomes that have already been achieved overseas. It allows the applicants of RPL to obtain Australian qualification without having to complete the studies that have been already finalised. To ensure fairness and consistency of issuance of Australian qualifications, a sufficient evidence is, of course, required to apply, be assessed, and be awarded with a corresponding Certificate, or a Diploma. RPL can be utilised for many instances, and can be a very useful way of obtaining an Australian qualification for the purposes of education, work, or migration.

The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection accepts qualifications obtained through RPL when determining visa applications of overseas workers in applying for a temporary work visa, or an Australian Permanent Residency. It is a popular programme amongst the overseas people who lacks Australian qualification due to time limitation or unnecessity, but have the overseas experience to perform the set tasks at the most skilled level.

RPL Available list (Certificate III / IV / diploma)

– Accounting
– Aged Care
– Automative
– Beauty
– Building & Construction
– Business
– Business Administration
– Children Services
– Cleaning
– Commercial Cookery
– Community Care
– Customer Contact
– Disability Care
– Education and Training
– Hairdressing
– Hospitality
– Fitness
– Human Resources
– Information Technology
– Leadership And Management
– Marketing
– Massage
– Patisserie
– Project Management
– Quality Auditing
– Retail Banking
– Retail Management
– Trades
– Transport and Logistics
– Travel and Tourism
– Work Health and Safety

New Temporary Activity Visa Framework

On 19 November 2016, the new visa subclasses would allow applicants to enter Australia for temporary work or a specified activity.

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Mosiqi Acharya

Source:

DIBP

7 OCT 2016 – 11:11 AM UPDATED 21 NOV 2016 – 11:13 AM

UPDATE: SBS Hindi reported in October 2016 that Australian government will be introducing 4 new work visas.

This new Temporary Activity Visa Framework that commenced on 19 November 2016 has reduced seven visa subclasses to four, as part of a move to a fairer and more efficient visa system.

Assistant Secretary, Planning, Design & Assurance, Michael Burke, said applying for the Temporary Activity visa online would now be simpler for sponsors and applicants.

“The changes reduce red tape for business, industry and individuals by streamlining sponsorship requirements and removing the nomination stage for a range of activities,” Mr Burke said.

Seven existing visa subclasses have been reduced to four:

Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) (Subclass 400) visa
International Relations (Subclass 403) visa
Training visa (Subclass 407) and
Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa.

Full details below:

The Australian Government has proposed new temporary activity visa framework which it plans to implement from 19^th November 2016, subject to approval by the Governor-General.

From 19 November 2016, there would be four new visa sub classes:

Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) visa
Subclass 407 Training visa
Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa.

The new framework is designed to make applying for a temporary visa easier. It would reduce red tape for business, industry and individuals by removing sponsorship and nomination requirements for specific short stay activities.

This means, applicants will be:

able to lodge visa applications online through ImmiAccount
a single sponsorship (temporary activities sponsor) would replace six existing sponsorship types (long stay activity, training and research, professional development, entertainment, special programme and superyacht crew)

On 19 November 2016, the new visa subclasses would allow applicants to enter Australia for temporary work or a specified activity.

Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa

This visa would be for people who want to come to Australia on a temporary basis to:

undertake short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work
in limited circumstances, participate in an activity or work relating to Australia’s interests.

Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) visa

This visa would be for people who want to come to Australia on a temporary basis:

in relation to a bilateral agreement
to represent a foreign government or to teach a foreign language in an Australian school
to undertake full-time domestic work for a diplomat
as a person with statutory privileges and immunities
to participate in the Seasonal Worker Programme.

Subclass 407 Training visa

This visa would be for people who want to come to Australia on a temporary basis to undertake occupational training or participate in classroom based professional development activities.

Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa

This visa would be for people who want to come to Australia on a temporary basis to:

work in the entertainment industry
participate in a non-ongoing cultural or social activities at the invitation of an Australian organisation
observe or participate as an academic in a research project
undertake full-time religious work
participate in a special programme to enhance international relations and cultural exchange
participate in high-level sports (including training)
work in a skilled position under a staff exchange arrangement
participate in an Australian government endorsed event
work as a superyacht crew member
undertake full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives.

The following diagram shows the proposed new temporary activity visa framework in more detail.

Temporary activity visa framework changes