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In general, labour market testing involves advertising the position on the local market, to prove that no suitable Australian workers match the job description, and an overseas worker is being nominated.
The labour market testing (LMT) is required for the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) under the Core Skills stream and Specialist Skills stream and the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) Employer Sponsored stream.
The purpose of the LMT, as the name says, is to prove the local market, and it involves advertising the nominated position in Australia for at least 28 days, and no more than 4 months before lodging the nomination application. The approved sponsor is responsible for providing a copy of the advertising material.
The advertising must include the following information:
From 11 December 2023, it is no longer necessary to advertise with the government’s employment service Workforce Australia. Despite the reduction in the Labour Market Test (LMT) for the Skill in Demand visa, 484, and the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (494), there are a few cases where the LMT is not required.
Cases under International Trade Obligations (ITOs). International Trade Obligations may relate to certain responsibilities under the World Trade Organization, Fair Trade Agreements or the General Agreement on Trade in Services. Exemption is included in any of the following circumstances:
What is considered an Executive or Senior Manager occupation for ITOs:
Countries which are currently WTO members are listed on the World Trade Organization.
To understand more about the opportunities international workers can bring to your business, make contact with any of the Seven Corp specialists, with a free consultation.
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