Ministerial Direction 119 took effect on 25 July 2026. It replaces Ministerial Direction 105 entirely, and for the first time brings the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa fully under a Ministerial Direction's priority framework.

Drainer (ANZSCO 334113) sits on both Australia's Core Skills Occupation List and the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List, which means the occupation carries genuine permanent residence (PR) pathways, not just temporary options.

Labour market testing (LMT) is the step where a sponsoring employer advertises a nominated position in Australia and proves no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident was available, before lodging a nomination.

Not all work experience counts for an Australian visa. Learn how skills assessments and visa subclasses assess relevant occupation experience. Book a consultation.