In response to the strong labour demand and the declining number of temporary visa holders in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on 25 November 2021 the Australian Government announced that measures will be introduced to improve access to permanent residence for certain holders of Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visas (subclass 482 visa) and Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) visas (subclass 457 visa). The instrument forms part of these measures to be implemented on 1 July 2022. More skilled workers holding subclass 457 visas or subclass 482 visas can be nominated and apply for a TRT visa.
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