Migration Amendment: New Caveat for Occupation Categories

The Migration Amendment (Caveats) Specification 2024 (LIN 24/108) introduces an update to the Migration Regulations 1994, specifically impacting the classification of occupations under the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).

Key Update: New Caveat Introduced
The amendment clarifies that the occupation “Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec” (ANZSCO code 149999) does not include positions described as “brothel keeper.” This caveat applies to the following visa subclasses:

1. Subclass 186 Visa
2. Subclass 482 Visa

Implications of the Change

• For Employers: Positions classified as “brothel keeper” are explicitly excluded from eligibility under the “Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec” category for visa sponsorship.
• For Applicants: The amendment ensures that roles not aligned with the intent of the listed occupation category are excluded.

Purpose of the Amendment
The caveat was introduced to ensure the consistent application of the Migration Regulations, aligning occupational classifications with Australia’s national priorities and regulatory standards.

Consultation and Process
The amendment follows consultations conducted by the Department of Home Affairs with business, union representatives, and other key stakeholders. The Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (MACSM) and the Senior Migration Officers Group (SMOG) also provided input.

This change demonstrates the Government’s commitment to refining migration processes to maintain clarity and integrity within the skilled migration framework. It ensures that occupation classifications accurately reflect their intended use within Australia’s migration system.

Source: Migration-Amendment-Caveats-Specification-2024—Migration-Regulations-1994.pdf and 

Migration-Amendment-Caveats-Specification-2024—Migration-Regulations-1994—Explanatory-Statement.pdf