{"id":"F2015L01018","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Class of Persons 2015 - IMMI 15/083","slug":"migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-2015-immi-15-083","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":128934,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2015L01018-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"SPECIFICATION OF CLASS OF PERSONS 2015","sectionType":"part","heading":"SPECIFICATION OF CLASS OF PERSONS 2015","content":"![](image.001.png) \n\nCommonwealth of Australia\n\nMigration Regulations 1994\n\n# SPECIFICATION OF CLASS OF PERSONS 2015\n\n# (Subclause 186.234(3) and Paragraphs 186.221(b), 186.222(b), 186.231(b), 186.232(b), 187.221(b), 187.222(b), 187.231(b), 187.232(b), 187.234(a) and Sub\\-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(D))\n\nI, MICHAELIA CASH, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, acting under Subclause 186.234(3) and paragraphs 186.221(b), 186.222(b), 186.231(b), 186.232(b), 187.221(b), 187.222(b), 187.231(b), 187.232(b), 187.234(a) and sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(D) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations):\n\n1. REVOKE Instruments IMMI 12/059 (F2012L01292), signed on 12 June 2012, IMMI 12/060 (F2012L01283), signed on 12 June 2012, and IMMI 13/059 (F2013L01147), signed on 21 June 2013; and\n2. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of subclause 186.234(3) and paragraphs 186.222(b), 186.232(b), 187.222(b), 187.232(b) and 187.234(a) of the Regulations:\n\nClass 1\n\nPersons who have applied under the Regulations for a visa, and whose earnings will be at least equivalent to the current Australian Tax Office’s top individual income tax rate.\n\n3. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of paragraph 187.234(a) of the Regulations\n\nClass 2\n\nPersons who hold Subclass 444 – Special Category visa; or Subclass 461 – New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa and who have been working in their nominated occupation for their nominating employer for at least two years (excluding any periods of unpaid leave) in the previous three years, immediately before applying for their Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa.\n\n4. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purpose of paragraphs 186.222(b) and 187.222(b) of the Regulations:\n\nClass 3\n\nPersons who have completed at least five years of full\\-time study in a secondary and/or higher education institution where all of the tuition was delivered in English.\n\n5. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of subclause 186.234(3) of the Regulations:\n\nClass 4\n\nPersons who are employed in certain occupations, as follows:\n\na) Researchers, scientists and technical specialists at the ANZSCO skill levels one or two, who have applied for a visa under the Regulations to occupy a position as nominated by Australian scientific government agencies; and\n\nb) Academics who have applied for a visa under the Regulations to occupy a position as nominated by an Australian university in Australia. An academic is a person to be employed at an Academic Level of A, B, C, D or E, in the position of a:\n\n1. University Tutor (ANZSCO: 242112);\n2. University Lecturer (ANZSCO: 242111); or\n3. Faculty Head (ANZSCO: 134411).\n\n6. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of paragraphs 186.221(b), 186.231(b), 187.221(b) and 187.231(b) of the Regulations:\n\nClass 5\n\nPersons who are employed in certain occupations, as follows:\n\na) researchers, scientists and technical specialists at the ANZSCO skill levels one or two, who have applied for a visa under the Regulations to occupy a position as nominated by Australian scientific government agencies; or\n\nb) senior academics who have applied for a visa under the Regulations to occupy a position as nominated by an Australian university in Australia. A senior academic is a person to be employed at an Academic Level of B, C, D or E, as a:\n\n1. University Lecturer (ANZSCO 242111); or\n2. Faculty Head (ANZSCO 134411).\n\n7. SPECIFY the following classes of persons for the purposes of paragraphs 186.221(b) and 187.221(b) of the Regulations:\n\nClass 6\n\nPersons:\n\na) who have been working for their nominating employer as the holder of a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa for at least four years immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 or Subclass 187 visa; and whose annual earning for each year in the four year period was at least equivalent to the Fair Work High Income Threshold; or\n\nb) Medical practitioners (ANZSCO MINOR GROUP 253):\n\n1. who have been working in their nominated occupation as the holder of a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa for at least four years immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 or Subclass 187 visa;\n2. this employment was located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7), for at least two of these years; and\n3. whose nominated position is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7); or\n\nc) Medical practitioners (ANZSCO MINOR GROUP 253):\n\n1. who have been working in their nominated occupation as the holder of a Subclass 422 – Medical Practitioner visa before becoming a holder of a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa at least two years in the four years immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 or Subclass 187 visa;\n2. this employment was located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7), for at least two of these years; and\n3. whose nominated position is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7).\n\n8. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of subclause 186.231(b) and paragraph 187.231(b) of the Regulations:\n\nClass 7\n\nPersons:\n\na) Persons who hold Subclass 444 – Special Category visa; or Subclass 461 – New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa and who have been working in their nominated occupation for their nominating employer for at least two years (excluding any periods of unpaid leave) in the previous three years, immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa or Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa.: or\n\nb) Medical practitioners (ANZSCO MINOR GROUP 253):\n\n1. who have been working in their nominated occupation as the holder of a Subclass 422 – Medical Practitioner visa for at least the four years immediately before applying for their visa;\n2. this employment is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7), for at least two of these years; and\n3. whose nominated position is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7); or\n\nc) Medical practitioners (ANZSCO MINOR GROUP 253):\n\n1. who have been working in their nominated occupation as the holder of a Subclass 422 – Medical Practitioner visa before becoming a holder of a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa in the four years immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 or Subclass 187 visa;\n2. this employment was located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7), for at least two of these years; and\n3. whose nominated position is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7).\n\n9. SPECIFY the following occupations in Schedule A for the purposes of sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(D) of the Regulations, that the tasks to be performed in the position correspond to the tasks of an occupation at the skill level of ANZSCO skill level one, two, or three.\n\nThis Instrument, IMMI 15/083, commences on 1 July 2015.\n\nDated: 25th June 2015\n\nMichaelia Cash\n\nAssistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection\n\n \nSchedule A\n\n| Occupation | ANZSCO Code | Skill Level |\n| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ----------- |\n| Chief Executive or Managing Director | 111111 | 1 |\n| Corporate General Manager | 111211 | 1 |\n| Defence Force Senior Officer | 111212 | 1 |\n| Local Government Legislator | 111311 | 1 |\n| Member of Parliament | 111312 | 1 |\n| Legislators nec | 111399 | 1 |\n| Aquaculture Farmer | 121111 | 1 |\n| Cotton Grower | 121211 | 1 |\n| Flower Grower | 121212 | 1 |\n| Fruit or Nut Grower | 121213 | 1 |\n| Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)\\Field Crop Grower (NZ) | 121214 | 1 |\n| Grape Grower | 121215 | 1 |\n| Mixed Crop Farmer | 121216 | 1 |\n| Sugar Cane Grower | 121217 | 1 |\n| Turf Grower | 121218 | 1 |\n| Vegetable Grower (Aus) \\ Market Gardener (NZ) | 121221 | 1 |\n| Crop Farmers nec | 121299 | 1 |\n| Apiarist | 121311 | 1 |\n| Beef Cattle Farmer | 121312 | 1 |\n| Dairy Cattle Farmer | 121313 | 1 |\n| Deer Farmer | 121314 | 1 |\n| Goat Farmer | 121315 | 1 |\n| Horse Breeder | 121316 | 1 |\n| Mixed Livestock Farmer | 121317 | 1 |\n| Pig Farmer | 121318 | 1 |\n| Poultry Farmer | 121321 | 1 |\n| Sheep Farmer | 121322 | 1 |\n| Livestock Farmers nec | 121399 | 1 |\n| Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | 121411 | 1 |\n| Sales and Marketing Manager | 131112 | 1 |\n| Advertising Manager | 131113 | 1 |\n| Public Relations Manager | 131114 | 1 |\n| Corporate Services Manager | 132111 | 1 |\n| Finance Manager | 132211 | 1 |\n| Human Resource Manager | 132311 | 1 |\n| Policy and Planning Manager | 132411 | 1 |\n| Research and Development Manager | 132511 | 1 |\n| Construction Project Manager | 133111 | 1 |\n| Project Builder | 133112 | 1 |\n| Engineering Manager | 133211 | 1 |\n| Importer or Exporter | 133311 | 1 |\n| Wholesaler | 133312 | 1 |\n| Manufacturer | 133411 | 1 |\n| Production Manager (Forestry) | 133511 | 1 |\n| Production Manager (Manufacturing) | 133512 | 1 |\n| Production Manager (Mining) | 133513 | 1 |\n| Supply and Distribution Manager | 133611 | 1 |\n| Procurement Manager | 133612 | 1 |\n| Child Care Centre Manager | 134111 | 1 |\n| Medical Administrator (Aus) \\ Medical Superintendent (NZ) | 134211 | 1 |\n| Nursing Clinical Director | 134212 | 1 |\n| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 134213 | 1 |\n| Welfare Centre Manager | 134214 | 1 |\n| Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | 134299 | 1 |\n| School Principal | 134311 | 1 |\n| Faculty Head | 134411 | 1 |\n| Regional Education Manager | 134412 | 1 |\n| Education Managers nec | 134499 | 1 |\n| Chief Information Officer | 135111 | 1 |\n| ICT Project Manager | 135112 | 1 |\n| ICT Managers nec | 135199 | 1 |\n| Commissioned Defence Force Officer | 139111 | 1 |\n| Commissioned Fire Officer | 139112 | 1 |\n| Commissioned Police Officer | 139113 | 1 |\n| Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member | 139211 | 1 |\n| Arts Administrator or Manager | 139911 | 1 |\n| Environmental Manager | 139912 | 1 |\n| Laboratory Manager | 139913 | 1 |\n| Quality Assurance Manager | 139914 | 1 |\n| Sports Administrator | 139915 | 1 |\n| Specialist Managers nec | 139999 | 1 |\n| Cafe or Restaurant Manager | 141111 | 2 |\n| Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager | 141211 | 2 |\n| Hotel or Motel Manager | 141311 | 2 |\n| Licensed Club Manager | 141411 | 2 |\n| Bed and Breakfast Operator | 141911 | 2 |\n| Retirement Village Manager | 141912 | 2 |\n| Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec | 141999 | 2 |\n| Retail Manager (General) | 142111 | 2 |\n| Antique Dealer | 142112 | 2 |\n| Betting Agency Manager | 142113 | 2 |\n| Hair or Beauty Salon Manager | 142114 | 2 |\n| Post Office Manager | 142115 | 2 |\n| Travel Agency Manager | 142116 | 2 |\n| Amusement Centre Manager | 149111 | 2 |\n| Fitness Centre Manager | 149112 | 2 |\n| Sports Centre Manager | 149113 | 2 |\n| Call or Contact Centre Manager | 149211 | 2 |\n| Customer Service Manager | 149212 | 2 |\n| Conference and Event Organiser | 149311 | 2 |\n| Fleet Manager | 149411 | 2 |\n| Railway Station Manager | 149412 | 2 |\n| Transport Company Manager | 149413 | 2 |\n| Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator | 149911 | 2 |\n| Cinema or Theatre Manager | 149912 | 2 |\n| Facilities Manager | 149913 | 2 |\n| Financial Institution Branch Manager | 149914 | 2 |\n| Equipment Hire Manager | 149915 | 2 |\n| Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec | 149999 | 2 |\n| Actor | 211111 | 1 |\n| Dancer or Choreographer | 211112 | 1 |\n| Entertainer or Variety Artist | 211113 | 1 |\n| Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers nec | 211199 | 1 |\n| Composer | 211211 | 1 |\n| Music Director | 211212 | 1 |\n| Musician (Instrumental) | 211213 | 1 |\n| Singer | 211214 | 1 |\n| Music Professionals nec | 211299 | 1 |\n| Photographer | 211311 | 1 |\n| Painter (Visual Arts) | 211411 | 1 |\n| Potter or Ceramic Artist | 211412 | 1 |\n| Sculptor | 211413 | 1 |\n| Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec | 211499 | 1 |\n| Artistic Director | 212111 | 1 |\n| Media Producer (excluding Video) | 212112 | 1 |\n| Radio Presenter | 212113 | 1 |\n| Television Presenter | 212114 | 1 |\n| Author | 212211 | 1 |\n| Book or Script Editor | 212212 | 1 |\n| Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) | 212311 | 1 |\n| Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | 212312 | 1 |\n| Director of Photography | 212313 | 1 |\n| Film and Video Editor | 212314 | 1 |\n| Program Director (Television or Radio) | 212315 | 1 |\n| Stage Manager | 212316 | 1 |\n| Technical Director | 212317 | 1 |\n| Video Producer | 212318 | 1 |\n| Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec | 212399 | 1 |\n| Copywriter | 212411 | 1 |\n| Newspaper or Periodical Editor | 212412 | 1 |\n| Print Journalist | 212413 | 1 |\n| Radio Journalist | 212414 | 1 |\n| Technical Writer | 212415 | 1 |\n| Television Journalist | 212416 | 1 |\n| Journalists and Other Writers nec | 212499 | 1 |\n| Accountant (General) | 221111 | 1 |\n| Management Accountant | 221112 | 1 |\n| Taxation Accountant | 221113 | 1 |\n| Company Secretary | 221211 | 1 |\n| Corporate Treasurer | 221212 | 1 |\n| External Auditor | 221213 | 1 |\n| Internal Auditor | 221214 | 1 |\n| Commodities Trader | 222111 | 2 |\n| Finance Broker | 222112 | 2 |\n| Insurance Broker | 222113 | 2 |\n| Financial Brokers nec | 222199 | 2 |\n| Financial Market Dealer | 222211 | 1 |\n| Futures Trader | 222212 | 1 |\n| Stockbroking Dealer | 222213 | 1 |\n| Financial Dealers nec | 222299 | 1 |\n| Financial Investment Adviser | 222311 | 1 |\n| Financial Investment Manager | 222312 | 1 |\n| Human Resource Adviser | 223111 | 1 |\n| Recruitment Consultant | 223112 | 1 |\n| Workplace Relations Adviser | 223113 | 1 |\n| ICT Trainer | 223211 | 1 |\n| Training and Development Professional | 223311 | 1 |\n| Actuary | 224111 | 1 |\n| Mathematician | 224112 | 1 |\n| Statistician | 224113 | 1 |\n| Archivist | 224211 | 1 |\n| Gallery or Museum Curator | 224212 | 1 |\n| Health Information Manager | 224213 | 1 |\n| Records Manager | 224214 | 1 |\n| Economist | 224311 | 1 |\n| Intelligence Officer | 224411 | 1 |\n| Policy Analyst | 224412 | 1 |\n| Land Economist | 224511 | 1 |\n| Valuer | 224512 | 1 |\n| Librarian | 224611 | 1 |\n| Management Consultant | 224711 | 1 |\n| Organisation and Methods Analyst | 224712 | 1 |\n| Electorate Officer | 224911 | 1 |\n| Liaison Officer | 224912 | 1 |\n| Migration Agent (Aus) \\ Immigration Consultant (NZ) | 224913 | 1 |\n| Patents Examiner | 224914 | 1 |\n| Information and Organisation Professionals nec | 224999 | 1 |\n| Advertising Specialist | 225111 | 1 |\n| Market Research Analyst | 225112 | 1 |\n| Marketing Specialist | 225113 | 1 |\n| ICT Account Manager | 225211 | 1 |\n| ICT Business Development Manager | 225212 | 1 |\n| ICT Sales Representative | 225213 | 1 |\n| Public Relations Professional | 225311 | 1 |\n| Sales Representative (Industrial Products) | 225411 | 1 |\n| Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) | 225412 | 1 |\n| Technical Sales Representatives nec | 225499 | 1 |\n| Aeroplane Pilot | 231111 | 1 |\n| Air Traffic Controller | 231112 | 1 |\n| Flying Instructor | 231113 | 1 |\n| Helicopter Pilot | 231114 | 1 |\n| Air Transport Professionals nec | 231199 | 1 |\n| Master Fisher | 231211 | 1 |\n| Ship's Engineer | 231212 | 1 |\n| Ship's Master | 231213 | 1 |\n| Ship's Officer | 231214 | 1 |\n| Marine Surveyor | 231215 | 1 |\n| Marine Transport Professionals nec | 231299 | 1 |\n| Architect | 232111 | 1 |\n| Landscape Architect | 232112 | 1 |\n| Surveyor | 232212 | 1 |\n| Cartographer | 232213 | 1 |\n| Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 | 1 |\n| Fashion Designer | 232311 | 1 |\n| Industrial Designer | 232312 | 1 |\n| Jewellery Designer | 232313 | 1 |\n| Graphic Designer | 232411 | 1 |\n| Illustrator | 232412 | 1 |\n| Multimedia Designer | 232413 | 1 |\n| Web Designer | 232414 | 1 |\n| Interior Designer | 232511 | 1 |\n| Urban and Regional Planner | 232611 | 1 |\n| Chemical Engineer | 233111 | 1 |\n| Materials Engineer | 233112 | 1 |\n| Civil Engineer | 233211 | 1 |\n| Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 | 1 |\n| Quantity Surveyor | 233213 | 1 |\n| Structural Engineer | 233214 | 1 |\n| Transport Engineer | 233215 | 1 |\n| Electrical Engineer | 233311 | 1 |\n| Electronics Engineer | 233411 | 1 |\n| Industrial Engineer | 233511 | 1 |\n| Mechanical Engineer | 233512 | 1 |\n| Production or Plant Engineer | 233513 | 1 |\n| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 233611 | 1 |\n| Petroleum Engineer | 233612 | 1 |\n| Aeronautical Engineer | 233911 | 1 |\n| Agricultural Engineer | 233912 | 1 |\n| Biomedical Engineer | 233913 | 1 |\n| Engineering Technologist | 233914 | 1 |\n| Environmental Engineer | 233915 | 1 |\n| Naval Architect (Aus) \\ Marine Designer (NZ) | 233916 | 1 |\n| Engineering Professionals nec | 233999 | 1 |\n| Agricultural Consultant | 234111 | 1 |\n| Agricultural Scientist | 234112 | 1 |\n| Forester (Aus) \\ Forest Scientist (NZ) | 234113 | 1 |\n| Chemist | 234211 | 1 |\n| Food Technologist | 234212 | 1 |\n| Wine Maker | 234213 | 1 |\n| Conservation Officer | 234311 | 1 |\n| Environmental Consultant | 234312 | 1 |\n| Environmental Research Scientist | 234313 | 1 |\n| Park Ranger | 234314 | 1 |\n| Environmental Scientists nec | 234399 | 1 |\n| Geologist | 234411 | 1 |\n| Geophysicist | 234412 | 1 |\n| Hydrogeologist | 234413 | 1 |\n| Life Scientist (General) | 234511 | 1 |\n| Biochemist | 234513 | 1 |\n| Biotechnologist | 234514 | 1 |\n| Botanist | 234515 | 1 |\n| Marine Biologist | 234516 | 1 |\n| Microbiologist | 234517 | 1 |\n| Zoologist | 234518 | 1 |\n| Life Scientists nec | 234599 | 1 |\n| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 | 1 |\n| Veterinarian | 234711 | 1 |\n| Conservator | 234911 | 1 |\n| Metallurgist | 234912 | 1 |\n| Meteorologist | 234913 | 1 |\n| Physicist | 234914 | 1 |\n| Exercise Physiologist | 234915 | 1 |\n| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | 234999 | 1 |\n| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 241111 | 1 |\n| Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) | 241112 | 1 |\n| Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Teacher) | 241211 | 1 |\n| Pouako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher) | 241212 | 1 |\n| Primary School Teacher | 241213 | 1 |\n| Middle School Teacher (Aus) \\ Intermediate School Teacher (NZ) | 241311 | 1 |\n| Secondary School Teacher | 241411 | 1 |\n| Special Needs Teacher | 241511 | 1 |\n| Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | 241512 | 1 |\n| Teacher of the Sight Impaired | 241513 | 1 |\n| Special Education Teachers nec | 241599 | 1 |\n| University Lecturer | 242111 | 1 |\n| University Tutor | 242112 | 1 |\n| Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) \\ Polytechnic Teacher (NZ) | 242211 | 1 |\n| Education Adviser | 249111 | 1 |\n| Education Reviewer | 249112 | 1 |\n| Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249211 | 1 |\n| Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249212 | 1 |\n| Drama Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249213 | 1 |\n| Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249214 | 1 |\n| Private Tutors and Teachers nec | 249299 | 1 |\n| Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | 249311 | 1 |\n| Dietitian | 251111 | 1 |\n| Nutritionist | 251112 | 1 |\n| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | 1 |\n| Medical Radiation Therapist | 251212 | 1 |\n| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 251213 | 1 |\n| Sonographer | 251214 | 1 |\n| Environmental Health Officer | 251311 | 1 |\n| Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | 251312 | 1 |\n| Optometrist | 251411 | 1 |\n| Orthoptist | 251412 | 1 |\n| Hospital Pharmacist | 251511 | 1 |\n| Industrial Pharmacist | 251512 | 1 |\n| Retail Pharmacist | 251513 | 1 |\n| Health Promotion Officer | 251911 | 1 |\n| Orthotist or Prosthetist | 251912 | 1 |\n| Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec | 251999 | 1 |\n| Chiropractor | 252111 | 1 |\n| Osteopath | 252112 | 1 |\n| Acupuncturist | 252211 | 1 |\n| Homoeopath | 252212 | 1 |\n| Naturopath | 252213 | 1 |\n| Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | 252214 | 1 |\n| Traditional Maori Health Practitioner | 252215 | 1 |\n| Complementary Health Therapists nec | 252299 | 1 |\n| Dental Specialist | 252311 | 1 |\n| Dentist | 252312 | 1 |\n| Occupational Therapist | 252411 | 1 |\n| Physiotherapist | 252511 | 1 |\n| Podiatrist | 252611 | 1 |\n| Audiologist | 252711 | 1 |\n| Speech Pathologist (Aus) \\ Speech Language Therapist (NZ) | 252712 | 1 |\n| General Practitioner | 253111 | 1 |\n| Resident Medical Officer | 253112 | 1 |\n| Anaesthetist | 253211 | 1 |\n| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 | 1 |\n| Cardiologist | 253312 | 1 |\n| Clinical Haematologist | 253313 | 1 |\n| Medical Oncologist | 253314 | 1 |\n| Endocrinologist | 253315 | 1 |\n| Gastroenterologist | 253316 | 1 |\n| Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 | 1 |\n| Neurologist | 253318 | 1 |\n| Paediatrician | 253321 | 1 |\n| Renal Medicine Specialist | 253322 | 1 |\n| Rheumatologist | 253323 | 1 |\n| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 253324 | 1 |\n| Specialist Physicians nec | 253399 | 1 |\n| Psychiatrist | 253411 | 1 |\n| Surgeon (General) | 253511 | 1 |\n| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 253512 | 1 |\n| Neurosurgeon | 253513 | 1 |\n| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 253514 | 1 |\n| Otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 | 1 |\n| Paediatric Surgeon | 253516 | 1 |\n| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | 253517 | 1 |\n| Urologist | 253518 | 1 |\n| Vascular Surgeon | 253521 | 1 |\n| Dermatologist | 253911 | 1 |\n| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 | 1 |\n| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 253913 | 1 |\n| Ophthalmologist | 253914 | 1 |\n| Pathologist | 253915 | 1 |\n| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 253917 | 1 |\n| Radiation Oncologist | 253918 | 1 |\n| Medical Practitioners nec | 253999 | 1 |\n| Midwife | 254111 | 1 |\n| Nurse Educator | 254211 | 1 |\n| Nurse Researcher | 254212 | 1 |\n| Nurse Manager | 254311 | 1 |\n| Nurse Practitioner | 254411 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurses nec | 254499 | 1 |\n| ICT Business Analyst | 261111 | 1 |\n| Systems Analyst | 261112 | 1 |\n| Multimedia Specialist | 261211 | 1 |\n| Web Developer | 261212 | 1 |\n| Analyst Programmer | 261311 | 1 |\n| Developer Programmer | 261312 | 1 |\n| Software Engineer | 261313 | 1 |\n| Software Tester | 261314 | 1 |\n| Software and Applications Programmers nec | 261399 | 1 |\n| Database Administrator | 262111 | 1 |\n| ICT Security Specialist | 262112 | 1 |\n| Systems Administrator | 262113 | 1 |\n| Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 263111 | 1 |\n| Network Administrator | 263112 | 1 |\n| Network Analyst | 263113 | 1 |\n| ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | 263211 | 1 |\n| ICT Support Engineer | 263212 | 1 |\n| ICT Systems Test Engineer | 263213 | 1 |\n| ICT Support and Test Engineers nec | 263299 | 1 |\n| Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 | 1 |\n| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 263312 | 1 |\n| Barrister | 271111 | 1 |\n| Judge | 271211 | 1 |\n| Magistrate | 271212 | 1 |\n| Tribunal Member | 271213 | 1 |\n| Intellectual Property Lawyer | 271214 | 1 |\n| Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec | 271299 | 1 |\n| Solicitor | 271311 | 1 |\n| Careers Counsellor | 272111 | 1 |\n| Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | 272112 | 1 |\n| Family and Marriage Counsellor | 272113 | 1 |\n| Rehabilitation Counsellor | 272114 | 1 |\n| Student Counsellor | 272115 | 1 |\n| Counsellors nec | 272199 | 1 |\n| Clinical Psychologist | 272311 | 1 |\n| Educational Psychologist | 272312 | 1 |\n| Organisational Psychologist | 272313 | 1 |\n| Psychotherapist | 272314 | 1 |\n| Psychologists nec | 272399 | 1 |\n| Historian | 272411 | 1 |\n| Interpreter | 272412 | 1 |\n| Translator | 272413 | 1 |\n| Archaeologist | 272414 | 1 |\n| Social Professionals nec | 272499 | 1 |\n| Social Worker | 272511 | 1 |\n| Community Arts Worker | 272611 | 1 |\n| Recreation Officer (Aus) \\ Recreation Coordinator (NZ) | 272612 | 1 |\n| Welfare Worker | 272613 | 1 |\n| Agricultural Technician | 311111 | 2 |\n| Anaesthetic Technician | 311211 | 2 |\n| Cardiac Technician | 311212 | 2 |\n| Medical Laboratory Technician | 311213 | 2 |\n| Operating Theatre Technician | 311214 | 2 |\n| Pharmacy Technician | 311215 | 2 |\n| Pathology Collector (Aus) \\ Phlebotomist (NZ) | 311216 | 3 |\n| Medical Technicians nec | 311299 | 2 |\n| Fisheries Officer | 311311 | 2 |\n| Meat Inspector | 311312 | 2 |\n| Quarantine Officer | 311313 | 2 |\n| Primary Products Inspectors nec | 311399 | 2 |\n| Chemistry Technician | 311411 | 2 |\n| Earth Science Technician | 311412 | 2 |\n| Life Science Technician | 311413 | 2 |\n| School Laboratory Technician | 311414 | 2 |\n| Hydrographer | 311415 | 2 |\n| Science Technicians nec | 311499 | 2 |\n| Architectural Draftsperson | 312111 | 2 |\n| Building Associate | 312112 | 2 |\n| Building Inspector | 312113 | 2 |\n| Construction Estimator | 312114 | 2 |\n| Plumbing Inspector | 312115 | 2 |\n| Surveying or Spatial Science Technician | 312116 | 2 |\n| Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | 312199 | 2 |\n| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 | 2 |\n| Civil Engineering Technician | 312212 | 2 |\n| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 312311 | 2 |\n| Electrical Engineering Technician | 312312 | 2 |\n| Electronic Engineering Draftsperson | 312411 | 2 |\n| Electronic Engineering Technician | 312412 | 2 |\n| Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson | 312511 | 2 |\n| Mechanical Engineering Technician | 312512 | 2 |\n| Safety Inspector | 312611 | 2 |\n| Maintenance Planner | 312911 | 2 |\n| Metallurgical or Materials Technician | 312912 | 2 |\n| Mine Deputy | 312913 | 2 |\n| Building and Engineering Technicians nec | 312999 | 2 |\n| Hardware Technician | 313111 | 2 |\n| ICT Customer Support Officer | 313112 | 2 |\n| Web Administrator | 313113 | 2 |\n| ICT Support Technicians nec | 313199 | 2 |\n| Radiocommunications Technician | 313211 | 2 |\n| Telecommunications Field Engineer | 313212 | 2 |\n| Telecommunications Network Planner | 313213 | 2 |\n| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 313214 | 2 |\n| Automotive Electrician | 321111 | 3 |\n| Motor Mechanic (General) | 321211 | 3 |\n| Diesel Motor Mechanic | 321212 | 3 |\n| Motorcycle Mechanic | 321213 | 3 |\n| Small Engine Mechanic | 321214 | 3 |\n| Blacksmith | 322111 | 3 |\n| Electroplater | 322112 | 3 |\n| Farrier | 322113 | 3 |\n| Metal Casting Trades Worker | 322114 | 3 |\n| Metal Polisher | 322115 | 3 |\n| Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 322211 | 3 |\n| Metal Fabricator | 322311 | 3 |\n| Pressure Welder | 322312 | 3 |\n| Welder (First Class) (Aus) \\ Welder (NZ) | 322313 | 3 |\n| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 323111 | 3 |\n| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 323112 | 3 |\n| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | 323113 | 3 |\n| Fitter (General) | 323211 | 3 |\n| Fitter and Turner | 323212 | 3 |\n| Fitter-Welder | 323213 | 3 |\n| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 | 3 |\n| Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic | 323215 | 3 |\n| Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | 323299 | 3 |\n| Engraver | 323311 | 3 |\n| Gunsmith | 323312 | 3 |\n| Locksmith | 323313 | 3 |\n| Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | 323314 | 3 |\n| Saw Maker and Repairer | 323315 | 3 |\n| Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer | 323316 | 3 |\n| Engineering Patternmaker | 323411 | 3 |\n| Toolmaker | 323412 | 3 |\n| Panelbeater | 324111 | 3 |\n| Vehicle Body Builder | 324211 | 3 |\n| Vehicle Trimmer | 324212 | 3 |\n| Vehicle Painter | 324311 | 3 |\n| Bricklayer | 331111 | 3 |\n| Stonemason | 331112 | 3 |\n| Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 | 3 |\n| Carpenter | 331212 | 3 |\n| Joiner | 331213 | 3 |\n| Floor Finisher | 332111 | 3 |\n| Painting Trades Worker | 332211 | 3 |\n| Glazier | 333111 | 3 |\n| Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 | 3 |\n| Solid Plasterer | 333212 | 3 |\n| Roof Tiler | 333311 | 3 |\n| Wall and Floor Tiler | 333411 | 3 |\n| Plumber (General) | 334111 | 3 |\n| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 | 3 |\n| Drainer (Aus) \\ Drainlayer (NZ) | 334113 | 3 |\n| Gasfitter | 334114 | 3 |\n| Roof Plumber | 334115 | 3 |\n| Electrician (General) | 341111 | 3 |\n| Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 | 3 |\n| Lift Mechanic | 341113 | 3 |\n| Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 342111 | 3 |\n| Electrical Linesworker (Aus) \\ Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ) | 342211 | 3 |\n| Technical Cable Jointer | 342212 | 3 |\n| Business Machine Mechanic | 342311 | 3 |\n| Communications Operator | 342312 | 3 |\n| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 | 3 |\n| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 342314 | 3 |\n| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 342315 | 3 |\n| Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | 342411 | 3 |\n| Telecommunications Cable Jointer | 342412 | 3 |\n| Telecommunications Linesworker (Aus) \\ Telecommunications Line Mechanic (NZ) | 342413 | 3 |\n| Telecommunications Technician | 342414 | 3 |\n| Baker | 351111 | 3 |\n| Pastrycook | 351112 | 3 |\n| Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | 351211 | 3 |\n| Chef | 351311 | 2 |\n| Cook | 351411 | 3 |\n| Dog Handler or Trainer | 361111 | 3 |\n| Horse Trainer | 361112 | 3 |\n| Pet Groomer | 361113 | 3 |\n| Zookeeper | 361114 | 3 |\n| Kennel Hand | 361115 | 3 |\n| Animal Attendants and Trainers nec | 361199 | 3 |\n| Shearer | 361211 | 3 |\n| Veterinary Nurse | 361311 | 3 |\n| Florist | 362111 | 3 |\n| Gardener (General) | 362211 | 3 |\n| Arborist | 362212 | 3 |\n| Landscape Gardener | 362213 | 3 |\n| Greenkeeper | 362311 | 3 |\n| Nurseryperson | 362411 | 3 |\n| Hairdresser | 391111 | 3 |\n| Print Finisher | 392111 | 3 |\n| Screen Printer | 392112 | 3 |\n| Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker | 392211 | 3 |\n| Printing Machinist | 392311 | 3 |\n| Small Offset Printer | 392312 | 3 |\n| Canvas Goods Fabricator | 393111 | 3 |\n| Leather Goods Maker | 393112 | 3 |\n| Sail Maker | 393113 | 3 |\n| Shoemaker | 393114 | 3 |\n| Apparel Cutter | 393211 | 3 |\n| Clothing Patternmaker | 393212 | 3 |\n| Dressmaker or Tailor | 393213 | 3 |\n| Clothing Trades Workers nec | 393299 | 3 |\n| Upholsterer | 393311 | 3 |\n| Cabinetmaker | 394111 | 3 |\n| Furniture Finisher | 394211 | 3 |\n| Picture Framer | 394212 | 3 |\n| Wood Machinist | 394213 | 3 |\n| Wood Turner | 394214 | 3 |\n| Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec | 394299 | 3 |\n| Boat Builder and Repairer | 399111 | 3 |\n| Shipwright | 399112 | 3 |\n| Chemical Plant Operator | 399211 | 3 |\n| Gas or Petroleum Operator | 399212 | 3 |\n| Power Generation Plant Operator | 399213 | 3 |\n| Gallery or Museum Technician | 399311 | 2 |\n| Library Technician | 399312 | 2 |\n| Jeweller | 399411 | 3 |\n| Broadcast Transmitter Operator | 399511 | 3 |\n| Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | 399512 | 3 |\n| Light Technician | 399513 | 3 |\n| Make Up Artist | 399514 | 3 |\n| Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer | 399515 | 3 |\n| Sound Technician | 399516 | 3 |\n| Television Equipment Operator | 399517 | 3 |\n| Performing Arts Technicians nec | 399599 | 3 |\n| Signwriter | 399611 | 3 |\n| Diver | 399911 | 3 |\n| Interior Decorator | 399912 | 2 |\n| Optical Dispenser (Aus) \\ Dispensing Optician (NZ) | 399913 | 3 |\n| Optical Mechanic | 399914 | 3 |\n| Photographer's Assistant | 399915 | 3 |\n| Plastics Technician | 399916 | 3 |\n| Wool Classer | 399917 | 3 |\n| Fire Protection Equipment Technician | 399918 | 3 |\n| Technicians and Trades Workers nec | 399999 | 3 |\n| Ambulance Officer | 411111 | 2 |\n| Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) \\ Ambulance Paramedic (NZ) | 411112 | 2 |\n| Dental Hygienist | 411211 | 2 |\n| Dental Prosthetist | 411212 | 2 |\n| Dental Technician | 411213 | 2 |\n| Dental Therapist | 411214 | 2 |\n| Diversional Therapist | 411311 | 3 |\n| Enrolled Nurse | 411411 | 2 |\n| Mothercraft Nurse | 411412 | 2 |\n| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker | 411511 | 2 |\n| Kaiawhina (Hauora) (Maori Health Assistant) | 411512 | 2 |\n| Massage Therapist | 411611 | 2 |\n| Community Worker | 411711 | 2 |\n| Disabilities Services Officer | 411712 | 2 |\n| Family Support Worker | 411713 | 2 |\n| Parole or Probation Officer | 411714 | 2 |\n| Residential Care Officer | 411715 | 2 |\n| Youth Worker | 411716 | 2 |\n| Hotel Service Manager | 431411 | 3 |\n| Defence Force Member - Other Ranks | 441111 | 3 |\n| Emergency Service Worker | 441211 | 3 |\n| Fire Fighter | 441212 | 3 |\n| Detective | 441311 | 2 |\n| Police Officer | 441312 | 2 |\n| Security Consultant | 442216 | 3 |\n| Driving Instructor | 451211 | 3 |\n| Funeral Director | 451311 | 2 |\n| Funeral Workers nec | 451399 | 3 |\n| Flight Attendant | 451711 | 3 |\n| Travel Attendants nec | 451799 | 3 |\n| First Aid Trainer | 451815 | 3 |\n| Diving Instructor (Open Water) | 452311 | 3 |\n| Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | 452312 | 3 |\n| Horse Riding Coach or Instructor | 452313 | 3 |\n| Snowsport Instructor | 452314 | 3 |\n| Swimming Coach or Instructor | 452315 | 3 |\n| Tennis Coach | 452316 | 3 |\n| Other Sports Coach or Instructor | 452317 | 3 |\n| Dog or Horse Racing Official | 452318 | 3 |\n| Sports Development Officer | 452321 | 2 |\n| Sports Umpire | 452322 | 3 |\n| Other Sports Official | 452323 | 3 |\n| Footballer | 452411 | 3 |\n| Golfer | 452412 | 3 |\n| Jockey | 452413 | 3 |\n| Lifeguard | 452414 | 3 |\n| Sportspersons nec | 452499 | 3 |\n| Contract Administrator | 511111 | 2 |\n| Program or Project Administrator | 511112 | 2 |\n| Office Manager | 512111 | 2 |\n| Health Practice Manager | 512211 | 2 |\n| Practice Managers nec | 512299 | 2 |\n| Personal Assistant | 521111 | 3 |\n| Secretary (General) | 521211 | 3 |\n| Legal Secretary | 521212 | 3 |\n| Call or Contact Centre Team Leader | 541111 | 3 |\n| Conveyancer | 599111 | 2 |\n| Legal Executive | 599112 | 2 |\n| Clerk of Court | 599211 | 3 |\n| Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) \\ Court Collections Officer (NZ) | 599212 | 3 |\n| Court Orderly (Aus) \\ Court Registry Officer (NZ) | 599213 | 3 |\n| Law Clerk | 599214 | 3 |\n| Trust Officer | 599215 | 3 |\n| Insurance Investigator | 599611 | 3 |\n| Insurance Loss Adjuster | 599612 | 3 |\n| Insurance Risk Surveyor | 599613 | 3 |\n| Clinical Coder | 599915 | 3 |\n| Auctioneer | 611111 | 3 |\n| Stock and Station Agent | 611112 | 3 |\n| Insurance Agent | 611211 | 3 |\n| Business Broker | 612111 | 3 |\n| Property Manager | 612112 | 3 |\n| Real Estate Agency Principal (Aus) \\ Real Estate Agency Licensee (NZ) | 612113 | 2 |\n| Real Estate Agent | 612114 | 3 |\n| Real Estate Representative | 612115 | 3 |\n| Retail Buyer | 639211 | 3 |\n| Wool Buyer | 639212 | 3 |","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"(Subclause 186.234(3) and Paragraphs 186","sectionType":"part","heading":"(Subclause 186.234(3) and Paragraphs 186.221(b), 186.222(b), 186.231(b), 186.232(b), 187.221(b), 187.222(b), 187.231(b), 187.232(b), 187.234(a) and Sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(D))","content":"# (Subclause 186.234(3) and Paragraphs 186.221(b), 186.222(b), 186.231(b), 186.232(b), 187.221(b), 187.222(b), 187.231(b), 187.232(b), 187.234(a) and Sub\\-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(D))\n\nI, MICHAELIA CASH, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, acting under Subclause 186.234(3) and paragraphs 186.221(b), 186.222(b), 186.231(b), 186.232(b), 187.221(b), 187.222(b), 187.231(b), 187.232(b), 187.234(a) and sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(D) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations):\n\n1. REVOKE Instruments IMMI 12/059 (F2012L01292), signed on 12 June 2012, IMMI 12/060 (F2012L01283), signed on 12 June 2012, and IMMI 13/059 (F2013L01147), signed on 21 June 2013; and\n2. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of subclause 186.234(3) and paragraphs 186.222(b), 186.232(b), 187.222(b), 187.232(b) and 187.234(a) of the Regulations:\n\nClass 1\n\nPersons who have applied under the Regulations for a visa, and whose earnings will be at least equivalent to the current Australian Tax Office’s top individual income tax rate.\n\n3. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of paragraph 187.234(a) of the Regulations\n\nClass 2\n\nPersons who hold Subclass 444 – Special Category visa; or Subclass 461 – New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa and who have been working in their nominated occupation for their nominating employer for at least two years (excluding any periods of unpaid leave) in the previous three years, immediately before applying for their Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa.\n\n4. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purpose of paragraphs 186.222(b) and 187.222(b) of the Regulations:\n\nClass 3\n\nPersons who have completed at least five years of full\\-time study in a secondary and/or higher education institution where all of the tuition was delivered in English.\n\n5. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of subclause 186.234(3) of the Regulations:\n\nClass 4\n\nPersons who are employed in certain occupations, as follows:\n\na) Researchers, scientists and technical specialists at the ANZSCO skill levels one or two, who have applied for a visa under the Regulations to occupy a position as nominated by Australian scientific government agencies; and\n\nb) Academics who have applied for a visa under the Regulations to occupy a position as nominated by an Australian university in Australia. An academic is a person to be employed at an Academic Level of A, B, C, D or E, in the position of a:\n\n1. University Tutor (ANZSCO: 242112);\n2. University Lecturer (ANZSCO: 242111); or\n3. Faculty Head (ANZSCO: 134411).\n\n6. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of paragraphs 186.221(b), 186.231(b), 187.221(b) and 187.231(b) of the Regulations:\n\nClass 5\n\nPersons who are employed in certain occupations, as follows:\n\na) researchers, scientists and technical specialists at the ANZSCO skill levels one or two, who have applied for a visa under the Regulations to occupy a position as nominated by Australian scientific government agencies; or\n\nb) senior academics who have applied for a visa under the Regulations to occupy a position as nominated by an Australian university in Australia. A senior academic is a person to be employed at an Academic Level of B, C, D or E, as a:\n\n1. University Lecturer (ANZSCO 242111); or\n2. Faculty Head (ANZSCO 134411).\n\n7. SPECIFY the following classes of persons for the purposes of paragraphs 186.221(b) and 187.221(b) of the Regulations:\n\nClass 6\n\nPersons:\n\na) who have been working for their nominating employer as the holder of a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa for at least four years immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 or Subclass 187 visa; and whose annual earning for each year in the four year period was at least equivalent to the Fair Work High Income Threshold; or\n\nb) Medical practitioners (ANZSCO MINOR GROUP 253):\n\n1. who have been working in their nominated occupation as the holder of a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa for at least four years immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 or Subclass 187 visa;\n2. this employment was located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7), for at least two of these years; and\n3. whose nominated position is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7); or\n\nc) Medical practitioners (ANZSCO MINOR GROUP 253):\n\n1. who have been working in their nominated occupation as the holder of a Subclass 422 – Medical Practitioner visa before becoming a holder of a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa at least two years in the four years immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 or Subclass 187 visa;\n2. this employment was located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7), for at least two of these years; and\n3. whose nominated position is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7).\n\n8. SPECIFY the following class of persons for the purposes of subclause 186.231(b) and paragraph 187.231(b) of the Regulations:\n\nClass 7\n\nPersons:\n\na) Persons who hold Subclass 444 – Special Category visa; or Subclass 461 – New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa and who have been working in their nominated occupation for their nominating employer for at least two years (excluding any periods of unpaid leave) in the previous three years, immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa or Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa.: or\n\nb) Medical practitioners (ANZSCO MINOR GROUP 253):\n\n1. who have been working in their nominated occupation as the holder of a Subclass 422 – Medical Practitioner visa for at least the four years immediately before applying for their visa;\n2. this employment is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7), for at least two of these years; and\n3. whose nominated position is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7); or\n\nc) Medical practitioners (ANZSCO MINOR GROUP 253):\n\n1. who have been working in their nominated occupation as the holder of a Subclass 422 – Medical Practitioner visa before becoming a holder of a Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa in the four years immediately before applying for their Subclass 186 or Subclass 187 visa;\n2. this employment was located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7), for at least two of these years; and\n3. whose nominated position is located in regional Australia, as prescribed in an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7).\n\n9. SPECIFY the following occupations in Schedule A for the purposes of sub-subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(D) of the Regulations, that the tasks to be performed in the position correspond to the tasks of an occupation at the skill level of ANZSCO skill level one, two, or three.\n\nThis Instrument, IMMI 15/083, commences on 1 July 2015.\n\nDated: 25th June 2015\n\nMichaelia Cash\n\nAssistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection\n\n \nSchedule A\n\n| Occupation | ANZSCO Code | Skill Level |\n| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ----------- |\n| Chief Executive or Managing Director | 111111 | 1 |\n| Corporate General Manager | 111211 | 1 |\n| Defence Force Senior Officer | 111212 | 1 |\n| Local Government Legislator | 111311 | 1 |\n| Member of Parliament | 111312 | 1 |\n| Legislators nec | 111399 | 1 |\n| Aquaculture Farmer | 121111 | 1 |\n| Cotton Grower | 121211 | 1 |\n| Flower Grower | 121212 | 1 |\n| Fruit or Nut Grower | 121213 | 1 |\n| Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)\\Field Crop Grower (NZ) | 121214 | 1 |\n| Grape Grower | 121215 | 1 |\n| Mixed Crop Farmer | 121216 | 1 |\n| Sugar Cane Grower | 121217 | 1 |\n| Turf Grower | 121218 | 1 |\n| Vegetable Grower (Aus) \\ Market Gardener (NZ) | 121221 | 1 |\n| Crop Farmers nec | 121299 | 1 |\n| Apiarist | 121311 | 1 |\n| Beef Cattle Farmer | 121312 | 1 |\n| Dairy Cattle Farmer | 121313 | 1 |\n| Deer Farmer | 121314 | 1 |\n| Goat Farmer | 121315 | 1 |\n| Horse Breeder | 121316 | 1 |\n| Mixed Livestock Farmer | 121317 | 1 |\n| Pig Farmer | 121318 | 1 |\n| Poultry Farmer | 121321 | 1 |\n| Sheep Farmer | 121322 | 1 |\n| Livestock Farmers nec | 121399 | 1 |\n| Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer | 121411 | 1 |\n| Sales and Marketing Manager | 131112 | 1 |\n| Advertising Manager | 131113 | 1 |\n| Public Relations Manager | 131114 | 1 |\n| Corporate Services Manager | 132111 | 1 |\n| Finance Manager | 132211 | 1 |\n| Human Resource Manager | 132311 | 1 |\n| Policy and Planning Manager | 132411 | 1 |\n| Research and Development Manager | 132511 | 1 |\n| Construction Project Manager | 133111 | 1 |\n| Project Builder | 133112 | 1 |\n| Engineering Manager | 133211 | 1 |\n| Importer or Exporter | 133311 | 1 |\n| Wholesaler | 133312 | 1 |\n| Manufacturer | 133411 | 1 |\n| Production Manager (Forestry) | 133511 | 1 |\n| Production Manager (Manufacturing) | 133512 | 1 |\n| Production Manager (Mining) | 133513 | 1 |\n| Supply and Distribution Manager | 133611 | 1 |\n| Procurement Manager | 133612 | 1 |\n| Child Care Centre Manager | 134111 | 1 |\n| Medical Administrator (Aus) \\ Medical Superintendent (NZ) | 134211 | 1 |\n| Nursing Clinical Director | 134212 | 1 |\n| Primary Health Organisation Manager | 134213 | 1 |\n| Welfare Centre Manager | 134214 | 1 |\n| Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | 134299 | 1 |\n| School Principal | 134311 | 1 |\n| Faculty Head | 134411 | 1 |\n| Regional Education Manager | 134412 | 1 |\n| Education Managers nec | 134499 | 1 |\n| Chief Information Officer | 135111 | 1 |\n| ICT Project Manager | 135112 | 1 |\n| ICT Managers nec | 135199 | 1 |\n| Commissioned Defence Force Officer | 139111 | 1 |\n| Commissioned Fire Officer | 139112 | 1 |\n| Commissioned Police Officer | 139113 | 1 |\n| Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Member | 139211 | 1 |\n| Arts Administrator or Manager | 139911 | 1 |\n| Environmental Manager | 139912 | 1 |\n| Laboratory Manager | 139913 | 1 |\n| Quality Assurance Manager | 139914 | 1 |\n| Sports Administrator | 139915 | 1 |\n| Specialist Managers nec | 139999 | 1 |\n| Cafe or Restaurant Manager | 141111 | 2 |\n| Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager | 141211 | 2 |\n| Hotel or Motel Manager | 141311 | 2 |\n| Licensed Club Manager | 141411 | 2 |\n| Bed and Breakfast Operator | 141911 | 2 |\n| Retirement Village Manager | 141912 | 2 |\n| Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec | 141999 | 2 |\n| Retail Manager (General) | 142111 | 2 |\n| Antique Dealer | 142112 | 2 |\n| Betting Agency Manager | 142113 | 2 |\n| Hair or Beauty Salon Manager | 142114 | 2 |\n| Post Office Manager | 142115 | 2 |\n| Travel Agency Manager | 142116 | 2 |\n| Amusement Centre Manager | 149111 | 2 |\n| Fitness Centre Manager | 149112 | 2 |\n| Sports Centre Manager | 149113 | 2 |\n| Call or Contact Centre Manager | 149211 | 2 |\n| Customer Service Manager | 149212 | 2 |\n| Conference and Event Organiser | 149311 | 2 |\n| Fleet Manager | 149411 | 2 |\n| Railway Station Manager | 149412 | 2 |\n| Transport Company Manager | 149413 | 2 |\n| Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator | 149911 | 2 |\n| Cinema or Theatre Manager | 149912 | 2 |\n| Facilities Manager | 149913 | 2 |\n| Financial Institution Branch Manager | 149914 | 2 |\n| Equipment Hire Manager | 149915 | 2 |\n| Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec | 149999 | 2 |\n| Actor | 211111 | 1 |\n| Dancer or Choreographer | 211112 | 1 |\n| Entertainer or Variety Artist | 211113 | 1 |\n| Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers nec | 211199 | 1 |\n| Composer | 211211 | 1 |\n| Music Director | 211212 | 1 |\n| Musician (Instrumental) | 211213 | 1 |\n| Singer | 211214 | 1 |\n| Music Professionals nec | 211299 | 1 |\n| Photographer | 211311 | 1 |\n| Painter (Visual Arts) | 211411 | 1 |\n| Potter or Ceramic Artist | 211412 | 1 |\n| Sculptor | 211413 | 1 |\n| Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec | 211499 | 1 |\n| Artistic Director | 212111 | 1 |\n| Media Producer (excluding Video) | 212112 | 1 |\n| Radio Presenter | 212113 | 1 |\n| Television Presenter | 212114 | 1 |\n| Author | 212211 | 1 |\n| Book or Script Editor | 212212 | 1 |\n| Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) | 212311 | 1 |\n| Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | 212312 | 1 |\n| Director of Photography | 212313 | 1 |\n| Film and Video Editor | 212314 | 1 |\n| Program Director (Television or Radio) | 212315 | 1 |\n| Stage Manager | 212316 | 1 |\n| Technical Director | 212317 | 1 |\n| Video Producer | 212318 | 1 |\n| Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec | 212399 | 1 |\n| Copywriter | 212411 | 1 |\n| Newspaper or Periodical Editor | 212412 | 1 |\n| Print Journalist | 212413 | 1 |\n| Radio Journalist | 212414 | 1 |\n| Technical Writer | 212415 | 1 |\n| Television Journalist | 212416 | 1 |\n| Journalists and Other Writers nec | 212499 | 1 |\n| Accountant (General) | 221111 | 1 |\n| Management Accountant | 221112 | 1 |\n| Taxation Accountant | 221113 | 1 |\n| Company Secretary | 221211 | 1 |\n| Corporate Treasurer | 221212 | 1 |\n| External Auditor | 221213 | 1 |\n| Internal Auditor | 221214 | 1 |\n| Commodities Trader | 222111 | 2 |\n| Finance Broker | 222112 | 2 |\n| Insurance Broker | 222113 | 2 |\n| Financial Brokers nec | 222199 | 2 |\n| Financial Market Dealer | 222211 | 1 |\n| Futures Trader | 222212 | 1 |\n| Stockbroking Dealer | 222213 | 1 |\n| Financial Dealers nec | 222299 | 1 |\n| Financial Investment Adviser | 222311 | 1 |\n| Financial Investment Manager | 222312 | 1 |\n| Human Resource Adviser | 223111 | 1 |\n| Recruitment Consultant | 223112 | 1 |\n| Workplace Relations Adviser | 223113 | 1 |\n| ICT Trainer | 223211 | 1 |\n| Training and Development Professional | 223311 | 1 |\n| Actuary | 224111 | 1 |\n| Mathematician | 224112 | 1 |\n| Statistician | 224113 | 1 |\n| Archivist | 224211 | 1 |\n| Gallery or Museum Curator | 224212 | 1 |\n| Health Information Manager | 224213 | 1 |\n| Records Manager | 224214 | 1 |\n| Economist | 224311 | 1 |\n| Intelligence Officer | 224411 | 1 |\n| Policy Analyst | 224412 | 1 |\n| Land Economist | 224511 | 1 |\n| Valuer | 224512 | 1 |\n| Librarian | 224611 | 1 |\n| Management Consultant | 224711 | 1 |\n| Organisation and Methods Analyst | 224712 | 1 |\n| Electorate Officer | 224911 | 1 |\n| Liaison Officer | 224912 | 1 |\n| Migration Agent (Aus) \\ Immigration Consultant (NZ) | 224913 | 1 |\n| Patents Examiner | 224914 | 1 |\n| Information and Organisation Professionals nec | 224999 | 1 |\n| Advertising Specialist | 225111 | 1 |\n| Market Research Analyst | 225112 | 1 |\n| Marketing Specialist | 225113 | 1 |\n| ICT Account Manager | 225211 | 1 |\n| ICT Business Development Manager | 225212 | 1 |\n| ICT Sales Representative | 225213 | 1 |\n| Public Relations Professional | 225311 | 1 |\n| Sales Representative (Industrial Products) | 225411 | 1 |\n| Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) | 225412 | 1 |\n| Technical Sales Representatives nec | 225499 | 1 |\n| Aeroplane Pilot | 231111 | 1 |\n| Air Traffic Controller | 231112 | 1 |\n| Flying Instructor | 231113 | 1 |\n| Helicopter Pilot | 231114 | 1 |\n| Air Transport Professionals nec | 231199 | 1 |\n| Master Fisher | 231211 | 1 |\n| Ship's Engineer | 231212 | 1 |\n| Ship's Master | 231213 | 1 |\n| Ship's Officer | 231214 | 1 |\n| Marine Surveyor | 231215 | 1 |\n| Marine Transport Professionals nec | 231299 | 1 |\n| Architect | 232111 | 1 |\n| Landscape Architect | 232112 | 1 |\n| Surveyor | 232212 | 1 |\n| Cartographer | 232213 | 1 |\n| Other Spatial Scientist | 232214 | 1 |\n| Fashion Designer | 232311 | 1 |\n| Industrial Designer | 232312 | 1 |\n| Jewellery Designer | 232313 | 1 |\n| Graphic Designer | 232411 | 1 |\n| Illustrator | 232412 | 1 |\n| Multimedia Designer | 232413 | 1 |\n| Web Designer | 232414 | 1 |\n| Interior Designer | 232511 | 1 |\n| Urban and Regional Planner | 232611 | 1 |\n| Chemical Engineer | 233111 | 1 |\n| Materials Engineer | 233112 | 1 |\n| Civil Engineer | 233211 | 1 |\n| Geotechnical Engineer | 233212 | 1 |\n| Quantity Surveyor | 233213 | 1 |\n| Structural Engineer | 233214 | 1 |\n| Transport Engineer | 233215 | 1 |\n| Electrical Engineer | 233311 | 1 |\n| Electronics Engineer | 233411 | 1 |\n| Industrial Engineer | 233511 | 1 |\n| Mechanical Engineer | 233512 | 1 |\n| Production or Plant Engineer | 233513 | 1 |\n| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 233611 | 1 |\n| Petroleum Engineer | 233612 | 1 |\n| Aeronautical Engineer | 233911 | 1 |\n| Agricultural Engineer | 233912 | 1 |\n| Biomedical Engineer | 233913 | 1 |\n| Engineering Technologist | 233914 | 1 |\n| Environmental Engineer | 233915 | 1 |\n| Naval Architect (Aus) \\ Marine Designer (NZ) | 233916 | 1 |\n| Engineering Professionals nec | 233999 | 1 |\n| Agricultural Consultant | 234111 | 1 |\n| Agricultural Scientist | 234112 | 1 |\n| Forester (Aus) \\ Forest Scientist (NZ) | 234113 | 1 |\n| Chemist | 234211 | 1 |\n| Food Technologist | 234212 | 1 |\n| Wine Maker | 234213 | 1 |\n| Conservation Officer | 234311 | 1 |\n| Environmental Consultant | 234312 | 1 |\n| Environmental Research Scientist | 234313 | 1 |\n| Park Ranger | 234314 | 1 |\n| Environmental Scientists nec | 234399 | 1 |\n| Geologist | 234411 | 1 |\n| Geophysicist | 234412 | 1 |\n| Hydrogeologist | 234413 | 1 |\n| Life Scientist (General) | 234511 | 1 |\n| Biochemist | 234513 | 1 |\n| Biotechnologist | 234514 | 1 |\n| Botanist | 234515 | 1 |\n| Marine Biologist | 234516 | 1 |\n| Microbiologist | 234517 | 1 |\n| Zoologist | 234518 | 1 |\n| Life Scientists nec | 234599 | 1 |\n| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 234611 | 1 |\n| Veterinarian | 234711 | 1 |\n| Conservator | 234911 | 1 |\n| Metallurgist | 234912 | 1 |\n| Meteorologist | 234913 | 1 |\n| Physicist | 234914 | 1 |\n| Exercise Physiologist | 234915 | 1 |\n| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec | 234999 | 1 |\n| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 241111 | 1 |\n| Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) | 241112 | 1 |\n| Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Teacher) | 241211 | 1 |\n| Pouako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher) | 241212 | 1 |\n| Primary School Teacher | 241213 | 1 |\n| Middle School Teacher (Aus) \\ Intermediate School Teacher (NZ) | 241311 | 1 |\n| Secondary School Teacher | 241411 | 1 |\n| Special Needs Teacher | 241511 | 1 |\n| Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | 241512 | 1 |\n| Teacher of the Sight Impaired | 241513 | 1 |\n| Special Education Teachers nec | 241599 | 1 |\n| University Lecturer | 242111 | 1 |\n| University Tutor | 242112 | 1 |\n| Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) \\ Polytechnic Teacher (NZ) | 242211 | 1 |\n| Education Adviser | 249111 | 1 |\n| Education Reviewer | 249112 | 1 |\n| Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249211 | 1 |\n| Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249212 | 1 |\n| Drama Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249213 | 1 |\n| Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | 249214 | 1 |\n| Private Tutors and Teachers nec | 249299 | 1 |\n| Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | 249311 | 1 |\n| Dietitian | 251111 | 1 |\n| Nutritionist | 251112 | 1 |\n| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | 1 |\n| Medical Radiation Therapist | 251212 | 1 |\n| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 251213 | 1 |\n| Sonographer | 251214 | 1 |\n| Environmental Health Officer | 251311 | 1 |\n| Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | 251312 | 1 |\n| Optometrist | 251411 | 1 |\n| Orthoptist | 251412 | 1 |\n| Hospital Pharmacist | 251511 | 1 |\n| Industrial Pharmacist | 251512 | 1 |\n| Retail Pharmacist | 251513 | 1 |\n| Health Promotion Officer | 251911 | 1 |\n| Orthotist or Prosthetist | 251912 | 1 |\n| Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec | 251999 | 1 |\n| Chiropractor | 252111 | 1 |\n| Osteopath | 252112 | 1 |\n| Acupuncturist | 252211 | 1 |\n| Homoeopath | 252212 | 1 |\n| Naturopath | 252213 | 1 |\n| Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | 252214 | 1 |\n| Traditional Maori Health Practitioner | 252215 | 1 |\n| Complementary Health Therapists nec | 252299 | 1 |\n| Dental Specialist | 252311 | 1 |\n| Dentist | 252312 | 1 |\n| Occupational Therapist | 252411 | 1 |\n| Physiotherapist | 252511 | 1 |\n| Podiatrist | 252611 | 1 |\n| Audiologist | 252711 | 1 |\n| Speech Pathologist (Aus) \\ Speech Language Therapist (NZ) | 252712 | 1 |\n| General Practitioner | 253111 | 1 |\n| Resident Medical Officer | 253112 | 1 |\n| Anaesthetist | 253211 | 1 |\n| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 253311 | 1 |\n| Cardiologist | 253312 | 1 |\n| Clinical Haematologist | 253313 | 1 |\n| Medical Oncologist | 253314 | 1 |\n| Endocrinologist | 253315 | 1 |\n| Gastroenterologist | 253316 | 1 |\n| Intensive Care Specialist | 253317 | 1 |\n| Neurologist | 253318 | 1 |\n| Paediatrician | 253321 | 1 |\n| Renal Medicine Specialist | 253322 | 1 |\n| Rheumatologist | 253323 | 1 |\n| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 253324 | 1 |\n| Specialist Physicians nec | 253399 | 1 |\n| Psychiatrist | 253411 | 1 |\n| Surgeon (General) | 253511 | 1 |\n| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 253512 | 1 |\n| Neurosurgeon | 253513 | 1 |\n| Orthopaedic Surgeon | 253514 | 1 |\n| Otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 | 1 |\n| Paediatric Surgeon | 253516 | 1 |\n| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | 253517 | 1 |\n| Urologist | 253518 | 1 |\n| Vascular Surgeon | 253521 | 1 |\n| Dermatologist | 253911 | 1 |\n| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 253912 | 1 |\n| Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 253913 | 1 |\n| Ophthalmologist | 253914 | 1 |\n| Pathologist | 253915 | 1 |\n| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | 253917 | 1 |\n| Radiation Oncologist | 253918 | 1 |\n| Medical Practitioners nec | 253999 | 1 |\n| Midwife | 254111 | 1 |\n| Nurse Educator | 254211 | 1 |\n| Nurse Researcher | 254212 | 1 |\n| Nurse Manager | 254311 | 1 |\n| Nurse Practitioner | 254411 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | 254412 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) | 254413 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 254414 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 254415 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | 254416 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | 254417 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 254418 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | 254421 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | 254422 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 254423 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 254424 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | 254425 | 1 |\n| Registered Nurses nec | 254499 | 1 |\n| ICT Business Analyst | 261111 | 1 |\n| Systems Analyst | 261112 | 1 |\n| Multimedia Specialist | 261211 | 1 |\n| Web Developer | 261212 | 1 |\n| Analyst Programmer | 261311 | 1 |\n| Developer Programmer | 261312 | 1 |\n| Software Engineer | 261313 | 1 |\n| Software Tester | 261314 | 1 |\n| Software and Applications Programmers nec | 261399 | 1 |\n| Database Administrator | 262111 | 1 |\n| ICT Security Specialist | 262112 | 1 |\n| Systems Administrator | 262113 | 1 |\n| Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 263111 | 1 |\n| Network Administrator | 263112 | 1 |\n| Network Analyst | 263113 | 1 |\n| ICT Quality Assurance Engineer | 263211 | 1 |\n| ICT Support Engineer | 263212 | 1 |\n| ICT Systems Test Engineer | 263213 | 1 |\n| ICT Support and Test Engineers nec | 263299 | 1 |\n| Telecommunications Engineer | 263311 | 1 |\n| Telecommunications Network Engineer | 263312 | 1 |\n| Barrister | 271111 | 1 |\n| Judge | 271211 | 1 |\n| Magistrate | 271212 | 1 |\n| Tribunal Member | 271213 | 1 |\n| Intellectual Property Lawyer | 271214 | 1 |\n| Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec | 271299 | 1 |\n| Solicitor | 271311 | 1 |\n| Careers Counsellor | 272111 | 1 |\n| Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | 272112 | 1 |\n| Family and Marriage Counsellor | 272113 | 1 |\n| Rehabilitation Counsellor | 272114 | 1 |\n| Student Counsellor | 272115 | 1 |\n| Counsellors nec | 272199 | 1 |\n| Clinical Psychologist | 272311 | 1 |\n| Educational Psychologist | 272312 | 1 |\n| Organisational Psychologist | 272313 | 1 |\n| Psychotherapist | 272314 | 1 |\n| Psychologists nec | 272399 | 1 |\n| Historian | 272411 | 1 |\n| Interpreter | 272412 | 1 |\n| Translator | 272413 | 1 |\n| Archaeologist | 272414 | 1 |\n| Social Professionals nec | 272499 | 1 |\n| Social Worker | 272511 | 1 |\n| Community Arts Worker | 272611 | 1 |\n| Recreation Officer (Aus) \\ Recreation Coordinator (NZ) | 272612 | 1 |\n| Welfare Worker | 272613 | 1 |\n| Agricultural Technician | 311111 | 2 |\n| Anaesthetic Technician | 311211 | 2 |\n| Cardiac Technician | 311212 | 2 |\n| Medical Laboratory Technician | 311213 | 2 |\n| Operating Theatre Technician | 311214 | 2 |\n| Pharmacy Technician | 311215 | 2 |\n| Pathology Collector (Aus) \\ Phlebotomist (NZ) | 311216 | 3 |\n| Medical Technicians nec | 311299 | 2 |\n| Fisheries Officer | 311311 | 2 |\n| Meat Inspector | 311312 | 2 |\n| Quarantine Officer | 311313 | 2 |\n| Primary Products Inspectors nec | 311399 | 2 |\n| Chemistry Technician | 311411 | 2 |\n| Earth Science Technician | 311412 | 2 |\n| Life Science Technician | 311413 | 2 |\n| School Laboratory Technician | 311414 | 2 |\n| Hydrographer | 311415 | 2 |\n| Science Technicians nec | 311499 | 2 |\n| Architectural Draftsperson | 312111 | 2 |\n| Building Associate | 312112 | 2 |\n| Building Inspector | 312113 | 2 |\n| Construction Estimator | 312114 | 2 |\n| Plumbing Inspector | 312115 | 2 |\n| Surveying or Spatial Science Technician | 312116 | 2 |\n| Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec | 312199 | 2 |\n| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 | 2 |\n| Civil Engineering Technician | 312212 | 2 |\n| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 312311 | 2 |\n| Electrical Engineering Technician | 312312 | 2 |\n| Electronic Engineering Draftsperson | 312411 | 2 |\n| Electronic Engineering Technician | 312412 | 2 |\n| Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson | 312511 | 2 |\n| Mechanical Engineering Technician | 312512 | 2 |\n| Safety Inspector | 312611 | 2 |\n| Maintenance Planner | 312911 | 2 |\n| Metallurgical or Materials Technician | 312912 | 2 |\n| Mine Deputy | 312913 | 2 |\n| Building and Engineering Technicians nec | 312999 | 2 |\n| Hardware Technician | 313111 | 2 |\n| ICT Customer Support Officer | 313112 | 2 |\n| Web Administrator | 313113 | 2 |\n| ICT Support Technicians nec | 313199 | 2 |\n| Radiocommunications Technician | 313211 | 2 |\n| Telecommunications Field Engineer | 313212 | 2 |\n| Telecommunications Network Planner | 313213 | 2 |\n| Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist | 313214 | 2 |\n| Automotive Electrician | 321111 | 3 |\n| Motor Mechanic (General) | 321211 | 3 |\n| Diesel Motor Mechanic | 321212 | 3 |\n| Motorcycle Mechanic | 321213 | 3 |\n| Small Engine Mechanic | 321214 | 3 |\n| Blacksmith | 322111 | 3 |\n| Electroplater | 322112 | 3 |\n| Farrier | 322113 | 3 |\n| Metal Casting Trades Worker | 322114 | 3 |\n| Metal Polisher | 322115 | 3 |\n| Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 322211 | 3 |\n| Metal Fabricator | 322311 | 3 |\n| Pressure Welder | 322312 | 3 |\n| Welder (First Class) (Aus) \\ Welder (NZ) | 322313 | 3 |\n| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 323111 | 3 |\n| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 323112 | 3 |\n| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | 323113 | 3 |\n| Fitter (General) | 323211 | 3 |\n| Fitter and Turner | 323212 | 3 |\n| Fitter-Welder | 323213 | 3 |\n| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 | 3 |\n| Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic | 323215 | 3 |\n| Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | 323299 | 3 |\n| Engraver | 323311 | 3 |\n| Gunsmith | 323312 | 3 |\n| Locksmith | 323313 | 3 |\n| Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | 323314 | 3 |\n| Saw Maker and Repairer | 323315 | 3 |\n| Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer | 323316 | 3 |\n| Engineering Patternmaker | 323411 | 3 |\n| Toolmaker | 323412 | 3 |\n| Panelbeater | 324111 | 3 |\n| Vehicle Body Builder | 324211 | 3 |\n| Vehicle Trimmer | 324212 | 3 |\n| Vehicle Painter | 324311 | 3 |\n| Bricklayer | 331111 | 3 |\n| Stonemason | 331112 | 3 |\n| Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 | 3 |\n| Carpenter | 331212 | 3 |\n| Joiner | 331213 | 3 |\n| Floor Finisher | 332111 | 3 |\n| Painting Trades Worker | 332211 | 3 |\n| Glazier | 333111 | 3 |\n| Fibrous Plasterer | 333211 | 3 |\n| Solid Plasterer | 333212 | 3 |\n| Roof Tiler | 333311 | 3 |\n| Wall and Floor Tiler | 333411 | 3 |\n| Plumber (General) | 334111 | 3 |\n| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 334112 | 3 |\n| Drainer (Aus) \\ Drainlayer (NZ) | 334113 | 3 |\n| Gasfitter | 334114 | 3 |\n| Roof Plumber | 334115 | 3 |\n| Electrician (General) | 341111 | 3 |\n| Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 | 3 |\n| Lift Mechanic | 341113 | 3 |\n| Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 342111 | 3 |\n| Electrical Linesworker (Aus) \\ Electrical Line Mechanic (NZ) | 342211 | 3 |\n| Technical Cable Jointer | 342212 | 3 |\n| Business Machine Mechanic | 342311 | 3 |\n| Communications Operator | 342312 | 3 |\n| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 342313 | 3 |\n| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | 342314 | 3 |\n| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | 342315 | 3 |\n| Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) | 342411 | 3 |\n| Telecommunications Cable Jointer | 342412 | 3 |\n| Telecommunications Linesworker (Aus) \\ Telecommunications Line Mechanic (NZ) | 342413 | 3 |\n| Telecommunications Technician | 342414 | 3 |\n| Baker | 351111 | 3 |\n| Pastrycook | 351112 | 3 |\n| Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | 351211 | 3 |\n| Chef | 351311 | 2 |\n| Cook | 351411 | 3 |\n| Dog Handler or Trainer | 361111 | 3 |\n| Horse Trainer | 361112 | 3 |\n| Pet Groomer | 361113 | 3 |\n| Zookeeper | 361114 | 3 |\n| Kennel Hand | 361115 | 3 |\n| Animal Attendants and Trainers nec | 361199 | 3 |\n| Shearer | 361211 | 3 |\n| Veterinary Nurse | 361311 | 3 |\n| Florist | 362111 | 3 |\n| Gardener (General) | 362211 | 3 |\n| Arborist | 362212 | 3 |\n| Landscape Gardener | 362213 | 3 |\n| Greenkeeper | 362311 | 3 |\n| Nurseryperson | 362411 | 3 |\n| Hairdresser | 391111 | 3 |\n| Print Finisher | 392111 | 3 |\n| Screen Printer | 392112 | 3 |\n| Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker | 392211 | 3 |\n| Printing Machinist | 392311 | 3 |\n| Small Offset Printer | 392312 | 3 |\n| Canvas Goods Fabricator | 393111 | 3 |\n| Leather Goods Maker | 393112 | 3 |\n| Sail Maker | 393113 | 3 |\n| Shoemaker | 393114 | 3 |\n| Apparel Cutter | 393211 | 3 |\n| Clothing Patternmaker | 393212 | 3 |\n| Dressmaker or Tailor | 393213 | 3 |\n| Clothing Trades Workers nec | 393299 | 3 |\n| Upholsterer | 393311 | 3 |\n| Cabinetmaker | 394111 | 3 |\n| Furniture Finisher | 394211 | 3 |\n| Picture Framer | 394212 | 3 |\n| Wood Machinist | 394213 | 3 |\n| Wood Turner | 394214 | 3 |\n| Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec | 394299 | 3 |\n| Boat Builder and Repairer | 399111 | 3 |\n| Shipwright | 399112 | 3 |\n| Chemical Plant Operator | 399211 | 3 |\n| Gas or Petroleum Operator | 399212 | 3 |\n| Power Generation Plant Operator | 399213 | 3 |\n| Gallery or Museum Technician | 399311 | 2 |\n| Library Technician | 399312 | 2 |\n| Jeweller | 399411 | 3 |\n| Broadcast Transmitter Operator | 399511 | 3 |\n| Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | 399512 | 3 |\n| Light Technician | 399513 | 3 |\n| Make Up Artist | 399514 | 3 |\n| Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer | 399515 | 3 |\n| Sound Technician | 399516 | 3 |\n| Television Equipment Operator | 399517 | 3 |\n| Performing Arts Technicians nec | 399599 | 3 |\n| Signwriter | 399611 | 3 |\n| Diver | 399911 | 3 |\n| Interior Decorator | 399912 | 2 |\n| Optical Dispenser (Aus) \\ Dispensing Optician (NZ) | 399913 | 3 |\n| Optical Mechanic | 399914 | 3 |\n| Photographer's Assistant | 399915 | 3 |\n| Plastics Technician | 399916 | 3 |\n| Wool Classer | 399917 | 3 |\n| Fire Protection Equipment Technician | 399918 | 3 |\n| Technicians and Trades Workers nec | 399999 | 3 |\n| Ambulance Officer | 411111 | 2 |\n| Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) \\ Ambulance Paramedic (NZ) | 411112 | 2 |\n| Dental Hygienist | 411211 | 2 |\n| Dental Prosthetist | 411212 | 2 |\n| Dental Technician | 411213 | 2 |\n| Dental Therapist | 411214 | 2 |\n| Diversional Therapist | 411311 | 3 |\n| Enrolled Nurse | 411411 | 2 |\n| Mothercraft Nurse | 411412 | 2 |\n| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker | 411511 | 2 |\n| Kaiawhina (Hauora) (Maori Health Assistant) | 411512 | 2 |\n| Massage Therapist | 411611 | 2 |\n| Community Worker | 411711 | 2 |\n| Disabilities Services Officer | 411712 | 2 |\n| Family Support Worker | 411713 | 2 |\n| Parole or Probation Officer | 411714 | 2 |\n| Residential Care Officer | 411715 | 2 |\n| Youth Worker | 411716 | 2 |\n| Hotel Service Manager | 431411 | 3 |\n| Defence Force Member - Other Ranks | 441111 | 3 |\n| Emergency Service Worker | 441211 | 3 |\n| Fire Fighter | 441212 | 3 |\n| Detective | 441311 | 2 |\n| Police Officer | 441312 | 2 |\n| Security Consultant | 442216 | 3 |\n| Driving Instructor | 451211 | 3 |\n| Funeral Director | 451311 | 2 |\n| Funeral Workers nec | 451399 | 3 |\n| Flight Attendant | 451711 | 3 |\n| Travel Attendants nec | 451799 | 3 |\n| First Aid Trainer | 451815 | 3 |\n| Diving Instructor (Open Water) | 452311 | 3 |\n| Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | 452312 | 3 |\n| Horse Riding Coach or Instructor | 452313 | 3 |\n| Snowsport Instructor | 452314 | 3 |\n| Swimming Coach or Instructor | 452315 | 3 |\n| Tennis Coach | 452316 | 3 |\n| Other Sports Coach or Instructor | 452317 | 3 |\n| Dog or Horse Racing Official | 452318 | 3 |\n| Sports Development Officer | 452321 | 2 |\n| Sports Umpire | 452322 | 3 |\n| Other Sports Official | 452323 | 3 |\n| Footballer | 452411 | 3 |\n| Golfer | 452412 | 3 |\n| Jockey | 452413 | 3 |\n| Lifeguard | 452414 | 3 |\n| Sportspersons nec | 452499 | 3 |\n| Contract Administrator | 511111 | 2 |\n| Program or Project Administrator | 511112 | 2 |\n| Office Manager | 512111 | 2 |\n| Health Practice Manager | 512211 | 2 |\n| Practice Managers nec | 512299 | 2 |\n| Personal Assistant | 521111 | 3 |\n| Secretary (General) | 521211 | 3 |\n| Legal Secretary | 521212 | 3 |\n| Call or Contact Centre Team Leader | 541111 | 3 |\n| Conveyancer | 599111 | 2 |\n| Legal Executive | 599112 | 2 |\n| Clerk of Court | 599211 | 3 |\n| Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) \\ Court Collections Officer (NZ) | 599212 | 3 |\n| Court Orderly (Aus) \\ Court Registry Officer (NZ) | 599213 | 3 |\n| Law Clerk | 599214 | 3 |\n| Trust Officer | 599215 | 3 |\n| Insurance Investigator | 599611 | 3 |\n| Insurance Loss Adjuster | 599612 | 3 |\n| Insurance Risk Surveyor | 599613 | 3 |\n| Clinical Coder | 599915 | 3 |\n| Auctioneer | 611111 | 3 |\n| Stock and Station Agent | 611112 | 3 |\n| Insurance Agent | 611211 | 3 |\n| Business Broker | 612111 | 3 |\n| Property Manager | 612112 | 3 |\n| Real Estate Agency Principal (Aus) \\ Real Estate Agency Licensee (NZ) | 612113 | 2 |\n| Real Estate Agent | 612114 | 3 |\n| Real Estate Representative | 612115 | 3 |\n| Retail Buyer | 639211 | 3 |\n| Wool Buyer | 639212 | 3 |","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-realtime","completionTokens":2857},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument consolidates and updates three previous legislative instruments (IMMI 12/059, IMMI 12/060, and IMMI 13/059) without expanding beyond the original regulatory purpose of specifying exempt classes for employer-sponsored visa pathways."},"complexity_factors":["Numerous cross-references to specific subclauses and paragraphs of the Migration Regulations 1994 (e.g., 186.234(3), 187.221(b))","Seven distinct classes with nested conditional logic and multiple eligibility criteria (e.g., Class 6 has three separate pathways with up to four conditions each)","Reliance on external technical standards (ANZSCO occupation codes and skill levels)","References to variable external thresholds (ATO top tax rate, Fair Work High Income Threshold) requiring lookup outside the instrument","Schedule A contains 600+ rows of tabular data mapping occupations to codes","Technical visa subclass references (457, 186, 187, 422, 444, 461) requiring migration law knowledge"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument sets out seven classes of applicants for employer‑sponsored permanent visas (Subclass 186 and 187) who qualify for exemptions or reduced requirements—such as relaxed English, skills-assessment, or experience rules. It mainly affects high earners, certain New Zealand-linked applicants, people educated in English, academics/researchers, and long‑term or regionally‑based temporary workers and doctors.\n\nIt also includes a Schedule listing occupations by ANZSCO skill level and revokes three prior instruments, consolidating these exemptions."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument expressly revokes three earlier IMMI instruments and re‑specifies eligible classes (paras 1–9). It consolidates and updates who is treated as the relevant class for multiple Migration Regulation paragraphs (introducing an income‑based Class 1, explicit New Zealand/Special Category pathways, English‑study criteria, research/academic exemptions, specific Subclass 457/422/444/461 histories, and a comprehensive Schedule A of occupations). It takes effect 1 July 2015."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple cross‑references to different Migration Regulations provisions and subclauses (e.g. 186.221/186.222/186.231/186.232/186.234 and 187.221/187.222/187.231/187.232/187.234; item 1 revokes prior IMMI instruments).","Seven distinct classes (Class 1–7) each with different eligibility tests: income thresholds, visa subclass history, continuous employment periods and academic levels (see paras 2–8).","Dependence on external, changeable numerical benchmarks: Australian Tax Office top individual tax rate (Class 1) and the Fair Work High Income Threshold (Class 6).","Use of time‑based employment tests with exclusion rules (e.g. 'at least two years in the previous three years', 'at least four years immediately before applying') which raise practical documentary burdens (Classes 2, 6, 7).","Reliance on other instruments and delegated specification (references to an instrument in writing made under subregulation 5.19(7)), introducing administrative discretion (paras 7(b)(2)–(3), 7(c)(2)–(3), 8(b)/(c)).","Large, detailed Schedule A mapping hundreds of occupations to ANZSCO codes and skill levels, increasing operational complexity for employers and case officers (item 9 and Schedule A).","Revocation and replacement of earlier instruments (IMMI 12/059, IMMI 12/060, IMMI 13/059) — requires stakeholders to track changes and effective date (commences 1 July 2015)."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument replaces earlier IMMI specifications and defines seven classes of people for certain employer‑sponsored and regional migration visa rules in the Migration Regulations 1994. Eligibility is set by clear mechanical tests: income thresholds, specific prior visa holdings and work histories, English‑taught study, nominated research/academic roles, and an explicit occupation list (Schedule A). It matters because those definitions determine who meets procedural eligibility for Subclass 186/187 pathways and the documentary and employer‑nomination requirements applicants must meet."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-2015-immi-15-083","history":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-2015-immi-15-083/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-2015-immi-15-083/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-2015-immi-15-083/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-2015-immi-15-083/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-2015-immi-15-083/documents"}}