As a part of reform measures outlined in the Migration Strategy, the Australian Government introduced the National Innovation visa and changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (subclass 482) visa, which is being reformed and has been renamed as the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa on 7 December 2024. These changes enable Australian business and industry to attract migrants who make a significant contribution to the Australian economy, and fill positions where no Australian workers are available.
The National Innovation Visa (NIV) is a small, exclusive program with an increased focus on high-calibre talented migrants. The NIV is aimed at established and emerging leaders to ensure Australia attracts migrants from across the world who will help create jobs and drive investment in key sectors of the Australian economy.
The new Skills in Demand (SID) visa provides a streamlined pathway for skilled migrants, promoting worker mobility while offering a simple process for employers to access the skilled workers they need to help their businesses to grow.
The Department of Home Affairs is hosting a second series of information sessions and invites you to attend to learn more about these two new visa programs.
| Sector | Date | Time | Register |
| Education Sector
(please note this session is not for students) |
13 February 2025 | 2:00PM – 3:30PM (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
1:00PM – 2 :30PM (QLD) 1:30PM – 3:00PM (SA) 12:30PM – 2:00PM (NT) 11:00AM – 12:30PM (WA) |
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| Agriculture | 17 February 2025 | 2:00PM – 3:30PM (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
1:00PM – 2 :30PM (QLD) 1:30PM – 3:00PM (SA) 12:30PM – 2:00PM (NT) 11:00AM – 12:30PM (WA) |
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| Health | 19 February 2025 | 11.00AM-12:30PM (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
10:00AM-11:30AM (QLD) 10:30AM-12:00PM (SA) 9:30AM-11:00AM (NT) 8:00AM-9:30AM (WA) |
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| Health | 19 February 2025 | 3:30-5PM (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
2:30PM-4PM (QLD) 3PM-4:30PM (SA) 2PM-3:30PM (NT) 12:30PM-2:00PM (WA) |
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| General | 21 February 2025 | 2:00PM – 3:30PM (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
1:00PM – 2 :30PM (QLD) 1:30PM – 3:00PM (SA) 12:30PM – 2:00PM (NT) 11:00AM – 12:30PM (WA) |
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| General | 26 February 2025 | 10.30AM-12PM (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
9:30AM-11:00AM (QLD) 10:00AM-11:30AM (SA) 9:00AM-10:30AM (NT) 7:30AM-9:00AM (WA) |
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| Energy, Resources and Net Zero | 5 March 2025 | 2:00PM-3:30PM (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
1:00PM-2:30PM (QLD) 1:30PM-3:00PM (SA) 12:30PM-2:00PM (NT) 11:00AM-12:30PM (WA) |
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| Technology | 6 March 2025 | 2:00PM – 3:30PM (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
1:00PM – 2:30PM (QLD) 1:30PM – 3:00PM (SA) 12:30PM – 2:00PM (NT) 11:00AM – 12:30PM (WA) |
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| Defence and Space | 13 March 2025 | 2:00PM – 3:30PM (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
1:00PM – 2:30PM (QLD) 1:30PM – 3:00PM (SA) 12:30PM – 2:00PM (NT) 11:00AM – 12:30PM (WA) |
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