This instrument is the Migration (LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Relevant Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019.

This instrument is made under the following provisions of the Migration Regulations 1994:

(b) subregulation 1.15I(1);

(d) subitem 1137(4C) of Schedule 1;

(e) item 4 of the table in subitem 1138(4) of Schedule 1;

(f) paragraph 1229(3)(k) of Schedule 1;

(g) subitem 1241(5) of Schedule 1.

4 Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Regulations, including skilled occupation.

In this instrument:

applicable list: see subsection 7(2).

Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List: see subsection 8(1).

nec is short for not elsewhere classified.

Regional Occupation List: see subsection 10(1).

Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.

Short‑term Skilled Occupation List: see subsection 9(1).

university lecturer includes the following:

(a) a research associate in a university;

(b) a research fellow in a university.

Part 2—Specification of occupations and relevant assessing authorities

7 Specification of occupations

Application

(1) This section applies to a class of persons mentioned in column 1 of an item of the following table:

Application of this section
Item	Column 1 Classes of persons	Column 2 Applicable lists (see subsection (2))
1	(a) persons who are issued an invitation to make an application for a Subclass 189 (Skilled—Independent) visa on or after the day this instrument commences; and (b) persons who: (i) are not nominated by a State or Territory government agency; and (ii) are issued an invitation to make an application for a Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) visa; and (c) spouses or de facto partners of persons to whom paragraph (a) or (b) applies	Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List
2	persons who apply for a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa on or after the day this instrument commences	Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List
3	(a) persons who: (i) are nominated by a State or Territory government agency; and (ii) are issued an invitation to make an application for a Subclass 190 (Skilled—Nominated) visa on or after the day this instrument commences; and (b) spouses or de facto partners of persons to whom paragraph (a) applies; and (c) persons who: (i) are the spouses or de facto partners of persons who are nominated by a State or Territory government agency; and (ii) are issued an invitation to make an application for a Subclass 190 (Skilled—Nominated) visa on or after the day this instrument commences	(a) Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List; and (b) Short‑term Skilled Occupation List
4	(a) persons who: (i) are nominated by a State or Territory government agency; and (ii) are issued an invitation to make an application for a Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) visa; and (b) spouses or de facto partners of persons to whom paragraph (a) applies; and (c) persons who: (i) are the spouses or de facto partners of persons who are nominated by a State or Territory government agency; and (ii) are issued an invitation to make an application for a Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) visa	(a) Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List; and (b) Short‑term Skilled Occupation List; and (c) Regional Occupation List

Meaning of applicable list

(2) A list mentioned in column 2 of the item is an applicable list for the class of persons.

Specification of occupations

(3) For the purposes of paragraph 1.15I(1)(a) of the Regulations, each occupation mentioned in column 1 of an item of an applicable list for the class is specified to be a skilled occupation for the class.

(4) For the purposes of paragraph 1.15I(1)(c) of the Regulations, each occupation is applicable to each member of the class.

(5) For the purposes of subitem 1137(4C) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, if table item 1 of the table in subsection (1) of this section applies, each occupation is specified as a skilled occupation for the purposes of table item 4 of the table in subitem 1137(4B) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations.

(6) Each occupation is also specified as a skilled occupation:

(a) if item 1 of the table in subsection (1) of this section applies—for the purposes of subitem 1241(5) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations; or

(b) if item 2 of the table in subsection (1) of this section applies—for the purposes of paragraph 1229(3)(k) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations; or

(c) if item 3 of the table in subsection (1) of this section applies—for the purposes of item 4 of the table in subitem 1138(4) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations; or

(d) if item 4 of the table in subsection (1) of this section applies—for the purposes of subitem 1241(5) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations.

(7) However, if a circumstance mentioned in subsection 8(2) for an item in the Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List applies to the item mentioned in that subsection, then the occupation mentioned in column 1 of that item does not apply to a person mentioned in subsection (1).

8 Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List

(1) The occupations set out in the following table are the Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List.

Item	Column 1 Occupation	Column 2 ANZSCO code
1	construction project manager	133111
2	engineering manager	133211
3	child care centre manager	134111
4	nursing clinical director	134212
5	primary health organisation manager	134213
6	welfare centre manager	134214
7	arts administrator or manager	139911
8	environmental manager	139912
9	dancer or choreographer	211112
10	music director	211212
11	musician (instrumental)	211213
12	artistic director	212111
13	accountant (general)	221111
14	management accountant	221112
15	taxation accountant	221113
16	external auditor	221213
17	internal auditor	221214
18	actuary	224111
19	statistician	224113
20	economist	224311
21	land economist	224511
22	valuer	224512
23	management consultant	224711
24	architect	232111
25	landscape architect	232112
26	surveyor	232212
27	cartographer	232213
28	other spatial scientist	232214
29	chemical engineer	233111
30	materials engineer	233112
31	civil engineer	233211
32	geotechnical engineer	233212
33	quantity surveyor	233213
34	structural engineer	233214
35	transport engineer	233215
36	electrical engineer	233311
37	electronics engineer	233411
38	industrial engineer	233511
39	mechanical engineer	233512
40	production or plant engineer	233513
41	mining engineer (excluding petroleum)	233611
42	petroleum engineer	233612
43	aeronautical engineer	233911
44	agricultural engineer	233912
45	biomedical engineer	233913
46	engineering technologist	233914
47	environmental engineer	233915
48	naval architect / marine designer	233916
49	engineering professionals (nec)	233999
50	agricultural consultant	234111
51	agricultural scientist	234112
52	forester / forest scientist	234113
53	chemist	234211
54	food technologist	234212
55	environmental consultant	234312
56	environmental research scientist	234313
57	environmental scientist (nec)	234399
58	geophysicist	234412
59	hydrogeologist	234413
60	life scientist (general)	234511
61	biochemist	234513
62	biotechnologist	234514
63	botanist	234515
64	marine biologist	234516
65	microbiologist	234517
66	zoologist	234518
67	life scientists (nec)	234599
68	medical laboratory scientist	234611
69	veterinarian	234711
70	conservator	234911
71	metallurgist	234912
72	meteorologist	234913
73	physicist	234914
74	natural and physical science professionals (nec)	234999
75	early childhood (pre primary school) teacher	241111
76	secondary school teacher	241411
77	special needs teacher	241511
78	teacher of the hearing impaired	241512
79	teacher of the sight impaired	241513
80	special education teachers (nec)	241599
81	university lecturer	242111
82	medical diagnostic radiographer	251211
83	medical radiation therapist	251212
84	nuclear medicine technologist	251213
85	sonographer	251214
86	optometrist	251411
87	orthotist or prosthetist	251912
88	chiropractor	252111
89	osteopath	252112
90	occupational therapist	252411
91	physiotherapist	252511
92	podiatrist	252611
93	audiologist	252711
94	speech pathologist / speech language therapist	252712
95	general practitioner	253111
96	specialist physician (general medicine)	253311
97	cardiologist	253312
98	clinical haematologist	253313
99	medical oncologist	253314
100	endocrinologist	253315
101	gastroenterologist	253316
102	intensive care specialist	253317
103	neurologist	253318
104	paediatrician	253321
105	renal medicine specialist	253322
106	rheumatologist	253323
107	thoracic medicine specialist	253324
108	specialist physicians (nec)	253399
109	psychiatrist	253411
110	surgeon (general)	253511
111	cardiothoracic surgeon	253512
112	neurosurgeon	253513
113	orthopaedic surgeon	253514
114	otorhinolaryngologist	253515
115	paediatric surgeon	253516
116	plastic and reconstructive surgeon	253517
117	urologist	253518
118	vascular surgeon	253521
119	dermatologist	253911
120	emergency medicine specialist	253912
121	obstetrician and gynaecologist	253913
122	ophthalmologist	253914
123	pathologist	253915
124	diagnostic and interventional radiologist	253917
125	radiation oncologist	253918
126	medical practitioners (nec)	253999
127	midwife	254111
128	nurse practitioner	254411
129	registered nurse (aged care)	254412
130	registered nurse (child and family health)	254413
131	registered nurse (community health)	254414
132	registered nurse (critical care and emergency)	254415
133	registered nurse (developmental disability)	254416
134	registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)	254417
135	registered nurse (medical)	254418
136	registered nurse (medical practice)	254421
137	registered nurse (mental health)	254422
138	registered nurse (perioperative)	254423
139	registered nurse (surgical)	254424
140	registered nurse (paediatrics)	254425
141	registered nurses (nec)	254499
142	ICT business analyst	261111
143	systems analyst	261112
144	multimedia specialist	261211
145	analyst programmer	261311
146	developer programmer	261312
147	software engineer	261313
148	software and applications programmers (nec)	261399
149	ICT security specialist	262112
150	computer network and systems engineer	263111
151	telecommunications engineer	263311
152	telecommunications network engineer	263312
153	barrister	271111
154	solicitor	271311
155	clinical psychologist	272311
156	educational psychologist	272312
157	organisational psychologist	272313
158	psychologists (nec)	272399
159	social worker	272511
160	civil engineering draftsperson	312211
161	civil engineering technician	312212
162	electrical engineering draftsperson	312311
163	electrical engineering technician	312312
164	radio communications technician	313211
165	telecommunications field engineer	313212
166	telecommunications network planner	313213
167	telecommunications technical officer or technologist	313214
168	automotive electrician	321111
169	motor mechanic (general)	321211
170	diesel motor mechanic	321212
171	motorcycle mechanic	321213
172	small engine mechanic	321214
173	sheetmetal worker	322211
174	metal fabricator	322311
175	pressure welder	322312
176	welder (first class)	322313
177	fitter (general)	323211
178	fitter and turner	323212
179	fitter welder	323213
180	metal machinist (first class)	323214
181	locksmith	323313
182	panelbeater	324111
183	bricklayer	331111
184	stonemason	331112
185	carpenter and joiner	331211
186	carpenter	331212
187	joiner	331213
188	painter	332211
189	glazier	333111
190	plasterer (wall and ceiling)	333211
191	renderer (solid plaster)	333212
192	wall and floor tiler	333411
193	plumber (general)	334111
194	airconditioning and mechanical services plumber	334112
195	drainer	334113
196	gasfitter	334114
197	roof plumber	334115
198	electrician (general)	341111
199	electrician (special class)	341112
200	lift mechanic	341113
201	airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic	342111
202	technical cable jointer	342212
203	electronic equipment trades worker	342313
204	electronic instrument trades worker (general)	342314
205	electronic instrument trades worker (special class)	342315
206	chef	351311
207	horse trainer	361112
208	cabinetmaker	394111
209	boat builder and repairer	399111
210	shipwright	399112
211	tennis coach	452316
212	footballer	452411

Note: Column 2 is included for information only.

(2) For item 9 of the table under subsection (1), the circumstance is that the position in which the person is to work is an exotic dancer.

9 Short‑term Skilled Occupation List

The occupations set out in the following table are the Short‑term Skilled Occupation List.

Item	Column 1 Occupation	Column 2 ANZSCO code
1	flower grower	121212
2	grape grower	121215
3	vegetable grower (Aus)/market gardener (NZ)	121221
4	apiarist	121311
5	poultry farmer	121321
6	sales and marketing manager	131112
7	advertising manager	131113
8	corporate services manager	132111
9	finance manager	132211
10	human resource manager	132311
11	research and development manager	132511
12	manufacturer	133411
13	production manager (forestry)	133511
14	production manager (manufacturing)	133512
15	production manager (mining)	133513
16	supply and distribution manager	133611
17	health and welfare services managers (nec)	134299
18	school principal	134311
19	education managers (nec)	134499
20	ICT project manager	135112
21	ICT managers (nec)	135199
22	laboratory manager	139913
23	quality assurance manager	139914
24	specialist managers (nec) except: (a) ambassador; or (b) archbishop; or (c) bishop	139999
25	cafe or restaurant manager	141111
26	hotel or motel manager	141311
27	accommodation and hospitality managers (nec)	141999
28	customer service manager	149212
29	conference and event organiser	149311
30	transport company manager	149413
31	facilities manager	149913
32	music professionals (nec)	211299
33	photographer	211311
34	book or script editor	212212
35	director (film, television, radio or stage)	212312
36	film and video editor	212314
37	program director (television or radio)	212315
38	stage manager	212316
39	technical director	212317
40	video producer	212318
41	copywriter	212411
42	newspaper or periodical editor	212412
43	print journalist	212413
44	technical writer	212415
45	television journalist	212416
46	journalists and other writers (nec)	212499
47	company secretary	221211
48	commodities trader	222111
49	finance broker	222112
50	insurance broker	222113
51	financial brokers (nec)	222199
52	financial market dealer	222211
53	stockbroking dealer	222213
54	financial dealers (nec)	222299
55	financial investment adviser	222311
56	financial investment manager	222312
57	recruitment consultant	223112
58	ICT trainer	223211
59	mathematician	224112
60	gallery or museum curator	224212
61	health information manager	224213
62	records manager	224214
63	librarian	224611
64	organisation and methods analyst	224712
65	patents examiner	224914
66	information and organisation professionals (nec)	224999
67	advertising specialist	225111
68	marketing specialist	225113
69	ICT account manager	225211
70	ICT business development manager	225212
71	ICT sales representative	225213
72	public relations professional	225311
73	technical sales representatives (nec) including education sales representatives	225499
74	fashion designer	232311
75	industrial designer	232312
76	jewellery designer	232313
77	graphic designer	232411
78	illustrator	232412
79	web designer	232414
80	interior designer	232511
81	urban and regional planner	232611
82	geologist	234411
83	primary school teacher	241213
84	middle school teacher / intermediate school teacher	241311
85	education adviser	249111
86	art teacher (private tuition)	249211
87	dance teacher (private tuition)	249212
88	music teacher (private tuition)	249214
89	private tutors and teachers (nec)	249299
90	teacher of English to speakers of other languages	249311
91	dietitian	251111
92	nutritionist	251112
93	occupational health and safety adviser	251312
94	orthoptist	251412
95	hospital pharmacist	251511
96	industrial pharmacist	251512
97	retail pharmacist	251513
98	health promotion officer	251911
99	health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec)	251999
100	acupuncturist	252211
101	naturopath	252213
102	traditional Chinese medicine practitioner	252214
103	complementary health therapists (nec)	252299
104	dental specialist	252311
105	resident medical officer	253112
106	nurse educator	254211
107	nurse researcher	254212
108	nurse manager	254311
109	web developer	261212
110	software tester	261314
111	database administrator	262111
112	systems administrator	262113
113	network administrator	263112
114	network analyst	263113
115	ICT quality assurance engineer	263211
116	ICT support engineer	263212
117	ICT systems test engineer	263213
118	ICT support and test engineers (nec)	263299
119	judicial and other legal professionals (nec)	271299
120	careers counsellor	272111
121	drug and alcohol counsellor	272112
122	family and marriage counsellor	272113
123	rehabilitation counsellor	272114
124	student counsellor	272115
125	counsellors (nec)	272199
126	psychotherapist	272314
127	interpreter	272412
128	social professionals (nec)	272499
129	recreation officer / recreation coordinator	272612
130	welfare worker	272613
131	anaesthetic technician	311211
132	cardiac technician	311212
133	medical laboratory technician	311213
134	pharmacy technician	311215
135	medical technicians (nec)	311299
136	meat inspector	311312
137	primary products assurance and inspection officers (nec)	311399
138	chemistry technician	311411
139	earth science technician	311412
140	life science technician	311413
141	science technicians (nec)	311499
142	architectural draftsperson	312111
143	building inspector	312113
144	architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec)	312199
145	mechanical engineering technician	312512
146	metallurgical or materials technician	312912
147	mine deputy	312913
148	hardware technician	313111
149	ICT customer support officer	313112
150	web administrator	313113
151	ICT support technicians (nec)	313199
152	farrier	322113
153	aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics)	323111
154	aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical)	323112
155	aircraft maintenance engineer (structures)	323113
156	metal fitters and machinists (nec)	323299
157	precision instrument maker and repairer	323314
158	toolmaker	323412
159	vehicle body builder	324211
160	vehicle trimmer	324212
161	roof tiler	333311
162	business machine mechanic	342311
163	cabler (data and telecommunications)	342411
164	telecommunications linesworker / telecommunications line mechanic	342413
165	baker	351111
166	pastrycook	351112
167	butcher or smallgoods maker	351211
168	cook	351411
169	dog handler or trainer	361111
170	animal attendants and trainers (nec)	361199
171	veterinary nurse	361311
172	florist	362111
173	gardener (general)	362211
174	arborist	362212
175	landscape gardener	362213
176	greenkeeper	362311
177	hairdresser	391111
178	print finisher	392111
179	printing machinist	392311
180	dressmaker or tailor	393213
181	upholsterer	393311
182	furniture finisher	394211
183	wood machinist	394213
184	wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec)	394299
185	power generation plant operator	399213
186	jeweller	399411
187	camera operator (film, television or video)	399512
188	make up artist	399514
189	sound technician	399516
190	performing arts technicians (nec)	399599
191	signwriter	399611
192	ambulance officer	411111
193	intensive care ambulance paramedic	411112
194	dental technician	411213
195	diversional therapist	411311
196	enrolled nurse	411411
197	massage therapist	411611
198	community worker	411711
199	disabilities services officer	411712
200	family support worker	411713
201	residential care officer	411715
202	youth worker	411716
203	diving instructor (open water)	452311
204	gymnastics coach or instructor	452312
205	horse riding coach or instructor	452313
206	snowsport instructor	452314
207	swimming coach or instructor	452315
208	other sports coach or instructor	452317
209	sports development officer	452321
210	sportspersons (nec)	452499
211	contract administrator	511111
212	program or project administrator	511112
213	insurance loss adjuster	599612
214	insurance agent	611211
215	retail buyer	639211

Note: Column 2 is included for information only.

10 Regional Occupation List

The occupations set out in the following table are the Regional Occupation List.

Item	Column 1 Occupation	Column 2 ANZSCO code
1	aquaculture farmer	121111
2	cotton grower	121211
3	fruit or nut grower	121213
4	grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus)/field crop grower (NZ)	121214
5	mixed crop farmer	121216
6	sugar cane grower	121217
7	crop farmers (nec)	121299
8	beef cattle farmer	121312
9	dairy cattle farmer	121313
10	deer farmer	121314
11	goat farmer	121315
12	horse breeder	121316
13	mixed livestock farmer	121317
14	pig farmer	121318
15	sheep farmer	121322
16	livestock farmers (nec)	121399
17	mixed crop and livestock farmer	121411
18	public relations manager	131114
19	policy and planning manager	132411
20	project builder	133112
21	procurement manager	133612
22	medical administrator	134211
23	regional education manager	134412
24	sports administrator	139915
25	caravan park and camping ground manager	141211
26	post office manager	142115
27	amusement centre manager	149111
28	fitness centre manager	149112
29	sports centre manager	149113
30	cinema or theatre manager	149912
31	financial institution branch manager	149914
32	human resource adviser	223111
33	workplace relations adviser	223113
34	policy analyst	224412
35	liaison officer	224912
36	market research analyst	225112
37	aeroplane pilot	231111
38	flying instructor	231113
39	helicopter pilot	231114
40	ship’s master	231213
41	multimedia designer	232413
42	wine maker	234213
43	conservation officer	234311
44	exercise physiologist	234915
45	vocational education teacher / polytechnic teacher	242211
46	environmental health officer	251311
47	dentist	252312
48	anaesthetist	253211
49	intellectual property lawyer	271214
50	translator	272413
51	community arts worker	272611
52	agricultural technician	311111
53	operating theatre technician	311214
54	pathology collector / phlebotomist	311216
55	construction estimator	312114
56	surveying or spatial science technician	312116
57	mechanical engineering draftsperson	312511
58	safety inspector	312611
59	maintenance planner	312911
60	building and engineering technicians (nec)	312999
61	vehicle painter	324311
62	floor finisher	332111
63	electrical linesworker / electrical line mechanic	342211
64	zookeeper	361114
65	nurseryperson	362411
66	gas or petroleum operator	399212
67	dental hygienist	411211
68	dental therapist	411214
69	emergency service worker	441211
70	driving instructor	451211
71	funeral workers (nec)	451399
72	flight attendant	451711
73	first aid trainer	451815
74	jockey	452413
75	clinical coder	599915
76	property manager	612112
77	real estate representative	612115

Note: Column 2 is included for information only

10A Specification of relevant assessing authorities for child care centre managers and podiatrists—assessments that occurred before 16 November 2019

For the purposes of subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations, a person or body listed in column 2 of an item of the following table for a skilled occupation is specified as the relevant assessing authority for:

(a) the skilled occupation; and

(b) all countries;

for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment made by a resident of one of those countries if the assessment occurred before 16 November 2019.

Relevant assessing authorities
Item	Column 1 Occupation	Column 2 Relevant assessing authority
1	child care centre manager	TRA
2	Podiatrist	Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council Limited

10AA Specification of relevant assessing authorities

(1) For the purposes of subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations, a person or body mentioned in column 3 of an item in the table below is specified as the relevant assessing authority for:

(a) the occupation; and

(b) all countries;

for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment made by a resident of one of those countries.

Item	Column 1 Occupation	Column 2 ANZSCO code	Column 3 Relevant assessing authority
1	construction project manager	133111	VETASSESS
2	engineering manager	133211	(a) Engineers Australia; or (b) IML
3	child care centre manager	134111	ACECQA
4	nursing clinical director	134212	ANMAC
5	primary health organisation manager	134213	VETASSESS
6	welfare centre manager	134214	ACWA
7	arts administrator or manager	139911	VETASSESS
8	environmental manager	139912	VETASSESS
9	dancer or choreographer	211112	VETASSESS
10	music director	211212	VETASSESS
11	musician (instrumental)	211213	VETASSESS
12	artistic director	212111	VETASSESS
13	accountant (general)	221111	(a) CPAA; or (b) CAANZ; or (c) IPA
14	management accountant	221112	(a) CPAA; or (b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ
15	taxation accountant	221113	(a) CPAA; or (b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ
16	external auditor	221213	(a) CPAA; or (b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ
17	internal auditor	221214	VETASSESS
18	actuary	224111	VETASSESS
19	statistician	224113	VETASSESS
20	economist	224311	VETASSESS
21	land economist	224511	VETASSESS
22	valuer	224512	VETASSESS
23	management consultant	224711	VETASSESS
24	architect	232111	AACA
25	landscape architect	232112	VETASSESS
26	surveyor	232212	GCA
27	cartographer	232213	VETASSESS
28	other spatial scientist	232214	VETASSESS
29	chemical engineer	233111	Engineers Australia
30	materials engineer	233112	Engineers Australia
31	civil engineer	233211	Engineers Australia
32	geotechnical engineer	233212	Engineers Australia
33	quantity surveyor	233213	AIQS
34	structural engineer	233214	Engineers Australia
35	transport engineer	233215	Engineers Australia
36	electrical engineer	233311	Engineers Australia
37	electronics engineer	233411	Engineers Australia
38	industrial engineer	233511	Engineers Australia
39	mechanical engineer	233512	Engineers Australia
40	production or plant engineer	233513	Engineers Australia
41	mining engineer (excluding petroleum)	233611	Engineers Australia
42	petroleum engineer	233612	Engineers Australia
43	aeronautical engineer	233911	Engineers Australia
44	agriculture engineer	233912	Engineers Australia
45	biomedical engineer	233913	Engineers Australia
46	engineering technologist	233914	Engineers Australia
47	environmental engineer	233915	Engineers Australia
48	naval architect	233916	Engineers Australia
49	engineering professionals (nec)	233999	Engineers Australia
50	agricultural consultant	234111	VETASSESS
51	agricultural scientist	234112	VETASSESS
52	forester	234113	VETASSESS
53	chemist	234211	VETASSESS
54	food technologist	234212	VETASSESS
55	environmental consultant	234312	VETASSESS
56	environmental research scientist	234313	VETASSESS
57	environmental scientist (nec)	234399	VETASSESS
58	geophysicist	234412	VETASSESS
59	hydrogeologist	234413	VETASSESS
60	life scientist (general)	234511	VETASSESS
61	biochemist	234513	VETASSESS
62	biotechnologist	234514	VETASSESS
63	botanist	234515	VETASSESS
64	marine biologist	234516	VETASSESS
65	microbiologist	234517	VETASSESS
66	zoologist	234518	VETASSESS
67	life scientists (nec)	234599	VETASSESS
68	medical laboratory scientist	234611	AIMS
69	veterinarian	234711	AVBC
70	conservator	234911	VETASSESS
71	metallurgist	234912	VETASSESS
72	meteorologist	234913	VETASSESS
73	physicist	234914	the assessing authority for the occupation under subsection (2)
74	natural and physical science professionals (nec)	234999	VETASSESS
75	early childhood (pre primary school) teacher	241111	ACECQA
76	secondary school teacher	241411	AITSL
77	special needs teacher	241511	AITSL
78	teacher of the hearing impaired	241512	AITSL
79	teacher of the sight impaired	241513	AITSL
80	special education teachers (nec)	241599	AITSL
81	university lecturer	242111	VETASSESS
82	medical diagnostic radiographer	251211	ASMIRT
83	medical radiation therapist	251212	ASMIRT
84	nuclear medicine technologist	251213	ANZSNM
85	sonographer	251214	ASMIRT
86	optometrist	251411	OCANZ
87	orthotist or prosthetist	251912	AOPA
88	chiropractor	252111	CCEA
89	osteopath	252112	AOAC
90	occupational therapist	252411	OTC
91	physiotherapist	252511	APC
92	podiatrist	252611	PodBA
93	audiologist	252711	VETASSESS
94	speech pathologist	252712	SPA
95	general practitioner	253111	MedBA
96	specialist physician (general medicine)	253311	MedBA
97	cardiologist	253312	MedBA
98	clinical haematologist	253313	MedBA
99	medical oncologist	253314	MedBA
100	endocrinologist	253315	MedBA
101	gastroenterologist	253316	MedBA
102	intensive care specialist	253317	MedBA
103	neurologist	253318	MedBA
104	paediatrician	253321	MedBA
105	renal medicine specialist	253322	MedBA
106	rheumatologist	253323	MedBA
107	thoracic medicine specialist	253324	MedBA
108	specialist physicians (nec)	253399	MedBA
109	psychiatrist	253411	MedBA
110	surgeon (general)	253511	MedBA
111	cardiothoracic surgeon	253512	MedBA
112	neurosurgeon	253513	MedBA
113	orthopaedic surgeon	253514	MedBA
114	otorhinolaryngologist	253515	MedBA
115	paediatric surgeon	253516	MedBA
116	plastic and reconstructive surgeon	253517	MedBA
117	urologist	253518	MedBA
118	vascular surgeon	253521	MedBA
119	dermatologist	253911	MedBA
120	emergency medicine specialist	253912	MedBA
121	obstetrician and gynaecologist	253913	MedBA
122	ophthalmologist	253914	MedBA
123	pathologist	253915	MedBA
124	diagnostic and interventional radiologist	253917	MedBA
125	radiation oncologist	253918	MedBA
126	medical practitioners (nec)	253999	MedBA
127	midwife	254111	ANMAC
128	nurse practitioner	254411	ANMAC
129	registered nurse (aged care)	254412	ANMAC
130	registered nurse (child and family health)	254413	ANMAC
131	registered nurse (community health)	254414	ANMAC
132	registered nurse (critical care and emergency)	254415	ANMAC
133	registered nurse (developmental disability)	254416	ANMAC
134	registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)	254417	ANMAC
135	registered nurse (medical)	254418	ANMAC
136	registered nurse (medical practice)	254421	ANMAC
137	registered nurse (mental health)	254422	ANMAC
138	registered nurse (perioperative)	254423	ANMAC
139	registered nurse (surgical)	254424	ANMAC
140	registered nurse (paediatrics)	254425	ANMAC
141	registered nurses (nec)	254499	ANMAC
142	ICT business analyst	261111	ACS
143	systems analyst	261112	ACS
144	multimedia specialist	261211	ACS
145	analyst programmer	261311	ACS
146	developer programmer	261312	ACS
147	software engineer	261313	ACS
148	software and applications programmers (nec)	261399	ACS
149	ICT security specialist	262112	ACS
150	computer network and systems engineer	263111	ACS
151	telecommunications engineer	263311	Engineers Australia
152	telecommunications network engineer	263312	Engineers Australia
153	barrister	271111	a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory
154	solicitor	271311	a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory
155	clinical psychologist	272311	APS
156	educational psychologist	272312	APS
157	organisational psychologist	272313	APS
158	psychologists (nec)	272399	APS
159	social worker	272511	AASW
160	civil engineering draftsperson	312211	(a) Engineers Australia; or (b) VETASSESS
161	civil engineering technician	312212	VETASSESS
162	electrical engineering draftsperson	312311	Engineers Australia
163	electrical engineering technician	312312	TRA
164	radio communications technician	313211	TRA
165	telecommunications field engineer	313212	Engineers Australia
166	telecommunications network planner	313213	Engineers Australia
167	telecommunications technical officer or technologist	313214	Engineers Australia
168	automotive electrician	321111	TRA
169	motor mechanic (general)	321211	TRA
170	diesel motor mechanic	321212	TRA
171	motorcycle mechanic	321213	TRA
172	small engine mechanic	321214	TRA
173	sheetmetal trades worker	322211	TRA
174	metal fabricator	322311	TRA
175	pressure welder	322312	TRA
176	welder (first class)	322313	TRA
177	fitter (general)	323211	TRA
178	fitter and turner	323212	TRA
179	fitter welder	323213	TRA
180	metal machinist (first class)	323214	TRA
181	locksmith	323313	TRA
182	panelbeater	324111	TRA
183	bricklayer	331111	TRA
184	stonemason	331112	TRA
185	carpenter and joiner	331211	TRA
186	carpenter	331212	TRA
187	joiner	331213	TRA
188	painting trades worker	332211	TRA
189	glazier	333111	TRA
190	fibrous plasterer	333211	TRA
191	solid plasterer	333212	TRA
192	wall and floor tiler	333411	TRA
193	plumber (general)	334111	TRA
194	airconditioning and mechanical services plumber	334112	TRA
195	drainer	334113	TRA
196	gasfitter	334114	TRA
197	roof plumber	334115	TRA
198	electrician (general)	341111	TRA
199	electrician (special class)	341112	TRA
200	lift mechanic	341113	TRA
201	airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic	342111	TRA
202	technical cable jointer	342212	TRA
203	electronic equipment trades worker	342313	TRA
204	electronic instrument trades worker (general)	342314	TRA
205	electronic instrument trades worker (special class)	342315	TRA
206	chef	351311	TRA
207	horse trainer	361112	TRA
208	cabinetmaker	394111	TRA
209	boat builder and repairer	399111	TRA
210	shipwright	399112	TRA
211	tennis coach	452316	VETASSESS
212	footballer	452411	VETASSESS
213	flower grower	121212	VETASSESS
214	grape grower	121215	VETASSESS
215	vegetable grower (Aus)/market gardener (NZ)	121221	VETASSESS
216	apiarist	121311	VETASSESS
217	poultry farmer	121321	VETASSESS
218	sales and marketing manager	131112	IML
219	advertising manager	131113	IML
220	corporate services manager	132111	VETASSESS
221	finance manager	132211	(a) CPAA; or (b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ
222	human resource manager	132311	IML
223	research and development manager	132511	VETASSESS
224	manufacturer	133411	VETASSESS
225	production manager (forestry)	133511	VETASSESS
226	production manager (manufacturing)	133512	VETASSESS
227	production manager (mining)	133513	VETASSESS
228	supply and distribution manager	133611	IML
229	health and welfare services managers (nec)	134299	VETASSESS
230	school principal	134311	VETASSESS
231	education managers (nec)	134499	VETASSESS
232	ICT project manager	135112	ACS
233	ICT managers (nec)	135199	ACS
234	laboratory manager	139913	VETASSESS
235	quality assurance manager	139914	VETASSESS
236	specialist managers (nec) except: (a) ambassador; or (b) archbishop; or (c) bishop	139999	VETASSESS
237	cafe or restaurant manager	141111	VETASSESS
238	hotel or motel manager	141311	VETASSESS
239	accommodation and hospitality managers (nec)	141999	VETASSESS
240	customer service manager	149212	VETASSESS
241	conference and event organiser	149311	VETASSESS
242	transport company manager	149413	VETASSESS
243	facilities manager	149913	VETASSESS
244	music professionals (nec)	211299	VETASSESS
245	photographer	211311	VETASSESS
246	book or script editor	212212	VETASSESS
247	director (film, television, radio or stage)	212312	VETASSESS
248	film and video editor	212314	VETASSESS
249	program director (television or radio)	212315	VETASSESS
250	stage manager	212316	VETASSESS
251	technical director	212317	VETASSESS
252	video producer	212318	VETASSESS
253	copywriter	212411	VETASSESS
254	newspaper or periodical editor	212412	VETASSESS
255	print journalist	212413	VETASSESS
256	technical writer	212415	VETASSESS
257	television journalist	212416	VETASSESS
258	journalists and other writers (nec)	212499	VETASSESS
259	company secretary	221211	VETASSESS
260	commodities trader	222111	VETASSESS
261	finance broker	222112	VETASSESS
262	insurance broker	222113	VETASSESS
263	financial brokers (nec)	222199	VETASSESS
264	financial market dealer	222211	VETASSESS
265	stockbroking dealer	222213	VETASSESS
266	financial dealers (nec)	222299	VETASSESS
267	financial investment adviser	222311	VETASSESS
268	financial investment manager	222312	VETASSESS
269	recruitment consultant	223112	VETASSESS
270	ICT trainer	223211	ACS
271	mathematician	224112	VETASSESS
272	gallery or museum curator	224212	VETASSESS
273	health information manager	224213	VETASSESS
274	records manager	224214	VETASSESS
275	librarian	224611	VETASSESS
276	organisation and methods analyst	224712	VETASSESS
277	patents examiner	224914	VETASSESS
278	information and organisation professionals (nec)	224999	the assessing authority for the occupation under subsection (2)
279	advertising specialist	225111	VETASSESS
280	marketing specialist	225113	VETASSESS
281	ICT account manager	225211	VETASSESS
282	ICT business development manager	225212	VETASSESS
283	ICT sales representative	225213	VETASSESS
284	public relations professional	225311	VETASSESS
285	technical sales representatives (nec) including education sales representatives	225499	VETASSESS
286	fashion designer	232311	VETASSESS
287	industrial designer	232312	VETASSESS
288	jewellery designer	232313	VETASSESS
289	graphic designer	232411	VETASSESS
290	illustrator	232412	VETASSESS
291	web designer	232414	VETASSESS
292	interior designer	232511	VETASSESS
293	urban and regional planner	232611	VETASSESS
294	geologist	234411	VETASSESS
295	primary school teacher	241213	AITSL
296	middle school teacher	241311	AITSL
297	education adviser	249111	VETASSESS
298	art teacher (private tuition)	249211	VETASSESS
299	dance teacher (private tuition)	249212	VETASSESS
300	music teacher (private tuition)	249214	VETASSESS
301	private tutors and teachers (nec)	249299	VETASSESS
302	teacher of English to speakers of other languages	249311	VETASSESS
303	dietitian	251111	DAA
304	nutritionist	251112	VETASSESS
305	occupational health and safety adviser	251312	VETASSESS
306	orthoptist	251412	VETASSESS
307	hospital pharmacist	251511	APharmC
308	industrial pharmacist	251512	VETASSESS
309	retail pharmacist	251513	APharmC
310	health promotion officer	251911	VETASSESS
311	health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec)	251999	VETASSESS
312	acupuncturist	252211	Chinese Medicine Board of Australia
313	naturopath	252213	VETASSESS
314	traditional Chinese medicine practitioner	252214	Chinese Medicine Board of Australia
315	complementary health therapists (nec)	252299	VETASSESS
316	dental specialist	252311	ADC
317	resident medical officer	253112	MedBA
318	nurse educator	254211	ANMAC
319	nurse researcher	254212	ANMAC
320	nurse manager	254311	ANMAC
321	web developer	261212	ACS
322	software tester	261314	ACS
323	database administrator	262111	ACS
324	systems administrator	262113	ACS
325	network administrator	263112	ACS
326	network analyst	263113	ACS
327	ICT quality assurance engineer	263211	ACS
328	ICT support engineer	263212	ACS
329	ICT systems test engineer	263213	ACS
330	ICT support and test engineers (nec)	263299	ACS
331	judicial and other legal professionals (nec)	271299	VETASSESS
332	careers counsellor	272111	VETASSESS
333	drug and alcohol counsellor	272112	VETASSESS
334	family and marriage counsellor	272113	VETASSESS
335	rehabilitation counsellor	272114	VETASSESS
336	student counsellor	272115	VETASSESS
337	counsellors (nec)	272199	VETASSESS
338	psychotherapist	272314	VETASSESS
339	interpreter	272412	NAATI
340	social professionals (nec)	272499	VETASSESS
341	recreation officer	272612	VETASSESS
342	welfare worker	272613	ACWA
343	anaesthetic technician	311211	VETASSESS
344	cardiac technician	311212	VETASSESS
345	medical laboratory technician	311213	AIMS
346	pharmacy technician	311215	VETASSESS
347	medical technicians (nec)	311299	VETASSESS
348	meat inspector	311312	VETASSESS
349	primary products inspectors nec	311399	VETASSESS
350	chemistry technician	311411	VETASSESS
351	earth science technician	311412	VETASSESS
352	life science technician	311413	VETASSESS
353	science technicians (nec)	311499	VETASSESS
354	architectural draftsperson	312111	VETASSESS
355	building inspector	312113	VETASSESS
356	architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec)	312199	VETASSESS
357	mechanical engineering technician	312512	TRA
358	metallurgical or materials technician	312912	VETASSESS
359	mine deputy	312913	VETASSESS
360	hardware technician	313111	TRA
361	ICT customer support officer	313112	TRA
362	web administrator	313113	ACS
363	ICT support technicians (nec)	313199	TRA
364	farrier	322113	TRA
365	aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics)	323111	TRA
366	aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical)	323112	TRA
367	aircraft maintenance engineer (structures)	323113	TRA
368	metal fitters and machinists (nec)	323299	TRA
369	precision instrument maker and repairer	323314	TRA
370	toolmaker	323412	TRA
371	vehicle body builder	324211	TRA
372	vehicle trimmer	324212	TRA
373	roof tiler	333311	TRA
374	business machine mechanic	342311	TRA
375	cabler (data and telecommunications)	342411	TRA
376	telecommunications linesworker	342413	TRA
377	baker	351111	TRA
378	pastrycook	351112	TRA
379	butcher or smallgoods maker	351211	TRA
380	cook	351411	TRA
381	dog handler or trainer	361111	VETASSESS
382	animal attendants and trainers (nec)	361199	VETASSESS
383	veterinary nurse	361311	VETASSESS
384	florist	362111	TRA
385	gardener (general)	362211	TRA
386	arborist	362212	TRA
387	landscape gardener	362213	TRA
388	greenkeeper	362311	TRA
389	hairdresser	391111	TRA
390	print finisher	392111	TRA
391	printing machinist	392311	TRA
392	dressmaker or tailor	393213	TRA
393	upholsterer	393311	TRA
394	furniture finisher	394211	TRA
395	wood machinist	394213	TRA
396	wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec)	394299	TRA
397	power generation plant operator	399213	TRA
398	jeweller	399411	TRA
399	camera operator (film, television or video)	399512	TRA
400	make-up artist	399514	TRA
401	sound technician	399516	TRA
402	performing arts technicians (nec)	399599	VETASSESS
403	signwriter	399611	TRA
404	ambulance officer	411111	VETASSESS
405	intensive care ambulance paramedic	411112	VETASSESS
406	dental technician	411213	TRA
407	diversional therapist	411311	VETASSESS
408	enrolled nurse	411411	ANMAC
409	massage therapist	411611	VETASSESS
410	community worker	411711	ACWA
411	disabilities services officer	411712	ACWA
412	family support worker	411713	ACWA
413	residential care officer	411715	ACWA
414	youth worker	411716	ACWA
415	diving instructor (open water)	452311	VETASSESS
416	gymnastics coach or instructor	452312	VETASSESS
417	horse riding coach or instructor	452313	VETASSESS
418	snowsport instructor	452314	VETASSESS
419	swimming coach or instructor	452315	VETASSESS
420	other sports coach or instructor	452317	VETASSESS
421	sports development officer	452321	VETASSESS
422	sportspersons (nec)	452499	VETASSESS
423	contract administrator	511111	VETASSESS
424	program or project administrator	511112	VETASSESS
425	insurance loss adjuster	599612	VETASSESS
426	insurance agent	611211	VETASSESS
427	retail buyer	639211	VETASSESS
428	aquaculture farmer	121111	VETASSESS
429	cotton grower	121211	VETASSESS
430	fruit or nut grower	121213	VETASSESS
431	grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus)/field crop grower (NZ)	121214	VETASSESS
432	mixed crop farmer	121216	VETASSESS
433	sugar cane grower	121217	VETASSESS
434	crop farmers (nec)	121299	VETASSESS
435	beef cattle farmer	121312	VETASSESS
436	dairy cattle farmer	121313	VETASSESS
437	deer farmer	121314	VETASSESS
438	goat farmer	121315	VETASSESS
439	horse breeder	121316	VETASSESS
440	mixed livestock farmer	121317	VETASSESS
441	pig farmer	121318	VETASSESS
442	sheep farmer	121322	VETASSESS
443	livestock farmers (nec)	121399	VETASSESS
444	mixed crop and livestock farmer	121411	VETASSESS
445	public relations manager	131114	IML
446	policy and planning manager	132411	VETASSESS
447	project builder	133112	VETASSESS
448	procurement manager	133612	IML
449	medical administrator	134211	VETASSESS
450	regional education manager	134412	VETASSESS
451	sports administrator	139915	VETASSESS
452	caravan park and camping ground manager	141211	VETASSESS
453	post office manager	142115	VETASSESS
454	amusement centre manager	149111	VETASSESS
455	fitness centre manager	149112	VETASSESS
456	sports centre manager	149113	VETASSESS
457	cinema or theatre manager	149912	VETASSESS
458	financial institution branch manager	149914	VETASSESS
459	human resource adviser	223111	VETASSESS
460	workplace relations adviser	223113	VETASSESS
461	policy analyst	224412	VETASSESS
462	liaison officer	224912	VETASSESS
463	market research analyst	225112	VETASSESS
464	aeroplane pilot	231111	CASA
465	flying instructor	231113	VETASSESS
466	helicopter pilot	231114	CASA
467	ship’s master	231213	AMSA
468	multimedia designer	232413	VETASSESS
469	wine maker	234213	VETASSESS
470	conservation officer	234311	VETASSESS
471	exercise physiologist	234915	VETASSESS
472	vocational education teacher	242211	See subsection (2)
473	environmental health officer	251311	VETASSESS
474	dentist	252312	ADC
475	anaesthetist	253211	MedBA
476	intellectual property lawyer	271214	VETASSESS
477	translator	272413	NAATI
478	community arts worker	272611	VETASSESS
479	agricultural technician	311111	VETASSESS
480	operating theatre technician	311214	VETASSESS
481	pathology collector	311216	AIMS
482	construction estimator	312114	VETASSESS
483	surveying or spatial science technician	312116	VETASSESS
484	mechanical engineering draftsperson	312511	Engineers Australia
485	safety inspector	312611	VETASSESS
486	maintenance planner	312911	VETASSESS
487	building and engineering technicians (nec)	312999	(a) VETASSESS; or (b) Engineers Australia
488	vehicle painter	324311	TRA
489	floor finisher	332111	TRA
490	electrical linesworker	342211	TRA
491	zookeeper	361114	VETASSESS
492	nurseryperson	362411	TRA
493	gas or petroleum operator	399212	TRA
494	dental hygienist	411211	VETASSESS
495	dental therapist	411214	VETASSESS
496	emergency service worker	441211	VETASSESS
497	driving instructor	451211	VETASSESS
498	funeral workers (nec)	451399	VETASSESS
499	flight attendant	451711	VETASSESS
500	first aid trainer	451815	VETASSESS
501	jockey	452413	TRA
502	clinical coder	599915	VETASSESS
503	property manager	612112	VETASSESS
504	real estate representative	612115	VETASSESS

(2) For the purposes of subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations, the following are specified as the relevant assessing authority for:

(a) a physicist (other than a medical physicist)—VETASSESS; and

(b) a medical physicist—ACPSEM; and

(d) a Vocational Education Teacher (Non-Trades)— VETASSESS;

for:

(e) the occupation; and

(f) all countries;

for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment made by a resident of one of those countries.

11 Relevant assessing authorities

An expression mentioned in column 1 of an item of the following table is short for the authority mentioned in column 2 of that item.

Relevant assessing authorities
Item	Column 1 This expression …	Column 2 is short for …
1	AACA	Architects Accreditation Council of Australia
2	AASW	Australian Association of Social Workers Limited
2A	ACECQA	Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority
3	ACPSEM	Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine
4	ACS	Australian Computer Society Incorporated
5	ACWA	Australian Community Workers Association Inc
6	ADC	Australian Dental Council Limited
8	AIMS	Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists
9	AIQS	The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
10	AITSL	Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited
11	AMSA	Australian Maritime Safety Authority
12	ANMAC	Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited
14	ANZSNM	Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
15	AOAC	Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council Limited
16	AOPA	The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association Limited
17	APC	Australian Physiotherapy Council Limited
18	APharmC	Australian Pharmacy Council Ltd
19	APS	The Australian Psychological Society Limited
20	ASMIRT	Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
21	AVBC	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Incorporated
22	CAANZ	Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
23	CASA	Civil Aviation Safety Authority
24	CCEA	Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Limited
25	CPAA	CPA Australia Ltd
26	DAA	Dietitians Association of Australia
27	Engineers Australia	The Institution of Engineers Australia
27AA	GCA	Geospatial Council of Australia
27A	IML	Institute of Managers and Leaders Limited
28	IPA	Institute of Public Accountants Ltd
29	MedBA	Medical Board of Australia
30	NAATI	National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd
31	OCANZ	Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand Limited
32	OTC	Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd
32A	PodBA	Podiatry Board of Australia
33	SPA	The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited
35	TRA	Trades Recognition Australia
36	VETASSESS	Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

Part 3—Application and savings provisions

12 Application of this instrument

This instrument applies in relation to the following:

(a) each person included in a class of persons mentioned in column 1 of items 1, 3 and 4 of the table in subsection 7(1), if the invitation mentioned in those items is issued on or after the day this instrument commences;

(b) a person included in the class of persons mentioned in column 1 of item 2 of the table in subsection 7(1), if the visa application mentioned in that item is made by that person on or after the day this instrument commences.

13 Continued application of IMMI 18/051

Despite the repeal of the Migration (IMMI 18/051: Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2018 (the repealed instrument) by this instrument, the repealed instrument, as in force immediately before the day this instrument commences, continues to apply in relation to the following:

(a) each person included in a class of persons mentioned in column 1 of items 1, 3 and 4 in the table in subsection 7(1) of the repealed instrument, if the invitation mentioned in those items is issued:

(i) on or after 18 March 2018; but

(ii) before the day this instrument commences;

(b) a person included in the class of persons mentioned in column 1 of item 2 of the table in subsection 7(1) of the repealed instrument, if the visa application mentioned in that item is made by the person:

(i) on or after 18 March 2018; but

(ii) before the day this instrument commences.

14 Application of amendments made by Schedule 1 to LIN 19/243

The amendments made by Part 1 of Schedule 1 to LIN 19/243:

(a) apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) visa made on or after 16 November 2019; and

(b) do not apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 489 (Skilled—Regional (Provisional)) visa made before 16 November 2019.

15 Amendments made by the Migration (Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Amendment Instrument (LIN 22/053) 2022

(1) This section applies to an application for:

(a) a Subclass 189 (Skilled—Independent) visa; or

(b) a Subclass 190 (Skilled—Nominated) visa; or

(d) a Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) visa;

made on or after the day (the commencement day) the Migration (Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Amendment Instrument (LIN 22/053) 2022 commences.

New assessing authorities specified for visa applications made on or after commencement day regardless of when application for skills assessment is made

(2) The amendments of this instrument made by Schedule 1 to the Migration (Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Amendment Instrument (LIN 22/053) 2022 apply in relation to an application for a visa to which this section applies, whether the application for the skills assessment in relation to the application for the visa was made before, on or after the commencement day.

Previous assessing authorities also specified for visa applications made on or after commencement day if application for skills assessment is made before commencement day

(3) For the purposes of subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations, a person or body listed in column 2 of an item of the following table is also specified as the relevant assessing authority for:

(a) the skilled occupation listed in column 1 of the item; and

(b) all countries;

for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment made by a resident of one of those countries in relation to an application for a visa to which this section applies, if the application for the skills assessment is made before the commencement day.

Assessing authorities
Item	Column 1 Occupation	Column 2 Assessing authority
1	engineering manager	Australian Institute of Management
2	medical laboratory scientist	Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
3	sales and marketing manager	Australian Institute of Management
4	advertising manager	Australian Institute of Management
5	human resource manager	Australian Institute of Management
6	supply and distribution manager	Australian Institute of Management
7	information and organisation professionals (nec)	VETASSESS
8	medical laboratory technician	Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
9	public relations manager	Australian Institute of Management
10	procurement manager	Australian Institute of Management
11	pathology collector	Australian Institute of Medical Scientists

16 Application of LIN 24/083

The amendments of this instrument made by Schedule 7 to the Migration Amendment (Relevant Assessing Authorities and Other Matters) Instrument 2024 (LIN 24/083) apply in relation to an application made in response to an invitation given by the Minister on or after the commencement of that Schedule.

ad = added or inserted	orig = original
am = amended	par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)
amdt = amendment	/sub‑subparagraph(s)
c = clause(s)	pres = present
C[x] = Compilation No. x	prev = previous
Ch = Chapter(s)	(prev…) = previously
def = definition(s)	Pt = Part(s)
Dict = Dictionary	r = regulation(s)/rule(s)
disallowed = disallowed by Parliament	reloc = relocated
Div = Division(s)	renum = renumbered
exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have	rep = repealed
effect	rs = repealed and substituted
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gaz = gazette	Sch = Schedule(s)
LA = Legislation Act 2003	Sdiv = Subdivision(s)
LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003	SLI = Select Legislative Instrument
(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment	SR = Statutory Rules
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Name	Registration	Commencement	Application, saving and transitional provisions
Migration (LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019	10 Mar 2019 (F2019L00278)	11 Mar 2019 (s 2)
Migration (Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Amendment (LIN 19/243: Subclass 491 Visas) Instrument 2019	31 Oct 2019 (F2019L01402)	16 Nov 2019 (s 2(1) items 2, 3)	—
Migration (Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Amendment Instrument (LIN 22/053) 2022	5 May 2022 (F2022L00678)	6 May 2022 (s 2)	—
Migration (ANZSCO Definition) Specification 2024 (LIN 24/105)	6 Dec 2024 (F2024L01616)	7 Dec 2024 (s 2)	—
Migration Amendment (Relevant Assessing Authorities and Other Matters) Instrument 2024 (LIN 24/083)	13 Dec 2024 (F2024L01675)	14 Dec 2024	—

Provision affected	How affected
Part 1
s 1.....................	rs F2024L01675
s 2.....................	rep LA s 48D
s 3.....................	am F2019L01402 am F2024L01675
s 4.....................	am F2019L01402
s 5.....................	rep F2024L01616
s 6.....................	rep LA s 48C
Part 2
Pt 2 (heading) .............	rs F2024L01675
s 7.....................	am F2019L01402 am F2024L01675
s 8.....................	am F2019L01402 am F2022L00678 rs F2024L01675
s 9.....................	am F2022L00678 rs F2024L01675
s 10....................	am F2019L01402 am F2022L00678 rs F2024L01675
s 10A...................	ad F2019L01402 am F2024L01675
s 10AA..................	ad F2024L01675
s 11....................	am F2019L01402 am F2022L00678
Part 3
s 14....................	ad F2019L01402
s 15....................	ad F2022L00678
s 16....................	ad F2024L01675
Schedule 1................	rep LA s 48C