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7 April 2024
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Work to Residence changes for bus and truck drivers
Bus and truck drivers who apply for an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) on or after 7 April 2024 will not be eligible to apply for a Transport Work to Residence visa.
Those who already hold an AEWV and those who have applied for an AEWV (and are later approved) will still be eligible for a Transport Work to Residence visa.
Transport Work to Residence Visa work requirements and roles
Green List changes
On 8 April 2024, 6 roles will be added to the Green List, equating to 9 ANZSCO occupations:
- Straight to Residence
- Aviation Engineer (Avionics, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineer)
- Naval Architect (aka Marine Designer)
- ICT Database and Systems Administrator
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Work to Residence
The previously announced roles will not be added to the Green List:
- Paving Plant Operator
- Metal Fabricator
- Pressure Welder
- Welder
- Fitter (General)
- Fitter and Turner
- Fitter-Welder
- Metal Machinist (First Class)
- Panel Beater
- Vehicle Painter
- Road Roller Operator
Construction and Infrastructure Sector Agreement
Previous plans to add these 7 roles to the Construction and Infrastructure Sector Agreement will not progress:
- Driller’s Assistant
- Earthmoving Labourer
- Earthmoving Plant Operator general
- Linemarker
- Machine Operators not elsewhere classified
- Mechanic’s Assistant
- Road Traffic Controller
