The Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Bill 2025 has now been passed by both Houses of Parliament on 1 April 2026.

If you’re planning to migrate to Australia as a Retail Pharmacist, there are several structured pathways that can lead to permanent residency (PR). To confirm your eligibility, it’s important to check whether your occupation appears on the current skilled occupation lists.

Yes — you can apply for the 186 Direct Entry visa without 482 in certain situations. Many people assume they must follow the standard pathway: 482 visa → 186 TRT → PR But that is not always true. Some applicants can go straight to permanent residency through the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (Direct Entry stream) without holding a 482 visa first.

You can get PR as a roof tiler in Australia by completing a TRA skills assessment, meeting qualification and English requirements, and applying through skilled migration or employer-sponsored visa pathways. Many applicants choose this trade because it appears on multiple occupation lists and offers several visa options.