Canberra Launches Overhauled “Skills in Demand” Visa to Replace TSS Scheme
Effective 18 April 2026, Australia has scrapped the subclass 482 and unveiled a three-tier Skills in Demand visa aimed at matching migrant talent to genuine shortages while providing faster PR pathways and a 180-day job-mobility buffer. Indexed income thresholds and tougher sponsor-compliance powers round out the package. The overhaul matters because it reshapes how multinationals hire, retain and relocate staff into Australia’s labour market.
Apr 19, 2026
