This compilation was prepared on 27 October 2008 taking into account amendments up to SLI 2008 No. 205
[Note: Regulation 2.12A ceased to be in force at the end of
30 June 2008
Number: SR 1994 No. 268
Classification: Regulations
Date Registered: 2010-11-02
Prepared Date: 2010-11-01
Start Date: 2010-11-01
Incorporating Amendments to: SLI 2010 No. 270
Administering Department: DIAC
Prepared by: Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing (OLDP)
This Legislative Instrument has been subject to a Motion to Disallow:
Motion Date Expiry Date House Details Provisions Resolution Resolution Date Resolution Time
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has released the new Points Test for General Skilled Migration (GSM), available here and through Commonwealth of Australia Law here.
Some major changes include:
* The bundling of qualifications and work experience to achieve the majority of points;
* An increased of the GSM age limit to 50 years of age;
* The inclusion of two additional recognised English language tests;
* The degree of relationship between sponsor and applicant now determining points awarded for sponsorship;
* Sponsors now must be Australian citizens of at least five years and resident of at least the two years immediately prior to application; and
* Regional family sponsors now must be residents of a designated area for at least two years immediately prior to application.
The MIA will run training courses on the new Points Test in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and online with other states to be announced soon, click for more information.