Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA), progressively replacing the long-standing ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations). OSCA preserves a similar 6-digit structure but introduces revised major groups, updated occupation definitions, and new entries for emerging roles. The Department of Home Affairs is adopting OSCA progressively across 2025-2026 — most skilled-visa occupation lists still reference ANZSCO codes during the transition. Always cross-check the live occupation list on home affairs at application time.

Ministerial Direction 110 issued under section 499 of the Migration Act 1958, providing the framework decision-makers must apply when refusing or cancelling visas on character grounds under section 501. Direction 110 replaces Direction 99 and re-emphasises Australia's expectations of non-citizens. Affects character considerations across all visa subclasses, including skilled visas at the application and post-grant stage.

Visa Application Charges (VAC) for all Australian visa subclasses are reviewed and typically adjusted in line with the Federal Budget each financial year (taking effect 1 July). Fees displayed across this site reflect a recent editorial review (see each page's 'Last reviewed' stamp) but should always be cross-checked against the official fee schedule on home affairs at application time. Additional charges may apply for secondary applicants, dependent children, English-language tests, skills assessments, and biometrics — these are NOT included in the base application charge.