Australia’s New Visa Priority Rules — Why ACP’s Global Trainee Program Matters More Than Ever

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August 8, 2026

Australia’s Skilled Visa Priorities Just Changed — What Ministerial Direction 119 Means for You On 25 July 2026, the Australian Government introduced Ministerial Direction 119, replacing the previous processing framework (Direction 105) for skilled visa subclasses 186, 189, 190, 191, 482, 491 and 494. The change reshuffles who gets processed first — and it has

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How the 482 and 494 Visas Work for Skilled Trades

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June 29, 2026

The Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa lets Australian employers sponsor skilled workers, including trades like tiling, hairdressing, bricklaying and cookery, when they cannot find a local candidate. It runs for up to 4 years, and permanent residency afterwards is only available for a limited set of occupations. For roles based in regional Australia —

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