Great to see a few additional roles added to the Green list amongst a raft of other changes. Specifically, the following roles will now have a pathway for residence and enable employers to hire migrants more easily.
- Aircraft Maintenance EngineerAviation Engineer (Avionics, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineer)
- Corrections Officer
- Fitter and Turner
- Fitter general
- Fitter-Welder
- ICT Database and System Administrator
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Metal Fabricator
- Metal Machinist first class
- Naval Architect (Marine Designer)
- Panel Beater
- Paving Plant Operator
- Pressure Welder
- Road Roller Operator
- Vehicle Painter
- Welder
Some other welcome changes;
- Judicial warrant process for out-of-hours compliance visits
- 2023/24 Recognised Seasonal Employer cap increased by 500
- Additional roles for Construction and Infrastructure Sector Agreement
- More roles added to Green List
- Three-month extension for onshore Recovery Visa holders
