Caveat Applicable Circumstances

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Caveat is a condition that must be applied to certain ANZSCO occupations listed on the Legislation Instrument under the:

Caveats are designed to ensure that Skilled Shortage and the Employer Nomination Scheme visa programs are used to fill with oversea skilled workers cannot be sourced by the local labour market. These applicable circumstances must be met in the nomination and visa applications.

Caveats are applicable circumstances to certain ANZSCO occupations under the Medium and Long-Term Strategic List (MLTSS), Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Regional Occupations List (ROL).

Caveat Applicable Circumstances to Subclass 482

Information is cited from LIN 19/048

Item 
Circumstance
1 The position does not require a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.
2 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
3 (a) the position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000; and

(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
4 (a) the position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD80,000; and

(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
5 (a) the position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD180,001; and

(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.

6 The position is a clerical, bookkeeper or accounting clerk position.
7 The position is involved in mass production in a factory setting.
8 The position is in a limited service restaurant.
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.

Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.

Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals. Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
11 The position:

(a) is based in a front-line retail setting; or

(b) predominantly involves direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis.
12 The position:

(a) is not a full-time position; or

(b) is not based in a therapeutic setting; or

(c) involves the provision of non-medical relaxation massage; or

(d) is in a retail setting.
13 The position predominantly involves hairdressing or beauty therapy related non-managerial tasks.
14 The position:

(a) is not located in a commercial building or shopping centre environment; or

(b) predominantly involves managing the provision of only one particular service to a facility or managing one particular relationship.

Example:                 Managing the cleaning contract for a facility but not other contracts relevant to the facility.
15 The position:

(a) is based in a front-line retail setting; or

(b) is based in a call centre and does not require a significant technical knowledge of products; or

(c) predominantly involves selling educational courses to individual students.
16 The position relates to mobile phone repairs.
17 The position relates to mass or standardised production (as opposed to specialist production), including the following:
(a) a position based in a franchise or factory;
(b) a position that:
   (i) involves full or partial production of food product for distribution to another location; or
   (ii) predominantly involves the use of pre-prepared food product from another location.
18 The position relates to animal husbandry, including caring for livestock on a farm.
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
20 (a) the position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000; and

(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
21 The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.
22 (a) the position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees; and

(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
23 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD90,000.
24 Either:

(a) if the position is in a hospital—a health workforce exemption certificate that meets the requirements of subsection (2) has not been issued for the position; or

(b) if the position is not in a hospital—a health workforce certificate that meets the requirements of subsection (3) has not been issued for the position
25 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD120,000.
26 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD80,000.
(2)  For the purposes of paragraph (a) of item 24 of the table in subsection (1), a health workforce exemption certificate must:
  (a)  specify:
      (i)  the occupation; and
      (ii)  the name of the person who nominates the occupation in relation to the nominee; and
      (iii)  the name and location of the hospital; and
  (b)  have been issued during the 12 months ending when the nomination is made.
(3)  For the purposes of paragraph (b) of item 24 of the table in subsection (1), a health workforce certificate must specify:
  (a)  the name and date of birth of the nominee; and
  (b)  the position in which the nominee is to work; and
  (c)  the location of the position; and
  (d)  the occupation.

STSOL Occupation with caveats

The following are ANZSCO occupations on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) that have caveats. The information is cited from the legislative instrument LIN 19/048 which was released on 18 December 2020.

Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Flower Grower : 121212
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
3 (a) the position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000; and
(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
11 The position:
(a) is based in a front-line retail setting; or
(b) predominantly involves direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis.
20 (a) the position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000; and
(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
4 (a) the position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD80,000; and
(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
20 (a) the position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000; and
(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
22 (a) the position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees; and
(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
3 (a) the position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000; and
(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
11 The position:
(a) is based in a front-line retail setting; or
(b) predominantly involves direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis.
20 (a) the position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000; and
(b) if the nominee is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
8 The position is in a limited service restaurant.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
2 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
11 The position:
(a) is based in a front-line retail setting; or
(b) predominantly involves direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis.
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
2 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
21 The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
14 The position:
(a) is not located in a commercial building or shopping centre environment; or
(b) predominantly involves managing the provision of only one particular service to a facility or managing one particular relationship.
Example:                 Managing the cleaning contract for a facility but not other contracts relevant to the facility.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
21 The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.
26 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD80,000.
(2)  For the purposes of paragraph (a) of item 24 of the table in subsection (1), a health workforce exemption certificate must:
  (a)  specify:
     (i)  the occupation; and
     (ii)  the name of the person who nominates the occupation in relation to the nominee; and
     (iii)  the name and location of the hospital; and
  (b)  have been issued during the 12 months ending when the nomination is made.
(3)  For the purposes of paragraph (b) of item 24 of the table in subsection (1), a health workforce certificate must specify:
  (a)  the name and date of birth of the nominee; and
  (b)  the position in which the nominee is to work; and
  (c)  the location of the position; and
  (d)  the occupation.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
2 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
11 The position:
(a) is based in a front-line retail setting; or
(b) predominantly involves direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis.
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
2 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
15 The position:
(a) is based in a front-line retail setting; or
(b) is based in a call centre and does not require a significant technical knowledge of products; or
(c) predominantly involves selling educational courses to individual students.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
24 Either:
(a) if the position is in a hospital—a health workforce exemption certificate that meets the requirements of subsection (2) has not been issued for the position; or
(b) if the position is not in a hospital—a health workforce certificate that meets the requirements of subsection (3) has not been issued for the position
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
16 The position relates to mobile phone repairs.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
17 The position relates to mass or standardised production (as opposed to specialist production), including the following:
(a) a position based in a franchise or factory;
(b) a position that:
   (i) involves full or partial production of food product for distribution to another location; or
   (ii) predominantly involves the use of pre-prepared food product from another location.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
17 The position relates to mass or standardised production (as opposed to specialist production), including the following:
(a) a position based in a franchise or factory;
(b) a position that:
   (i) involves full or partial production of food product for distribution to another location; or
   (ii) predominantly involves the use of pre-prepared food product from another location.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
7 The position is involved in mass production in a factory setting.
8 The position is in a limited service restaurant.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
18 The position relates to animal husbandry, including caring for livestock on a farm.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
12 The position:
(a) is not a full-time position; or
(b) is not based in a therapeutic setting; or
(c) involves the provision of non-medical relaxation massage; or
(d) is in a retail setting.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
11 The position:
(a) is based in a front-line retail setting; or
(b) predominantly involves direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis.

MLTSSL Occupation with caveats

The following are ANZSCO occupations on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) that have caveats. The information is cited from the legislative instrument LIN 19/048 which was released on 18 December 2020.

Chief Executive Or Managing Director : 111111
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
5 (a) The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD180,001; and
(b) if the identified person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
5 (a) The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD180,001; and
(b) if the identified person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
6 The position is a clerical, bookkeeper or accounting clerk position.
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
21 The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
6 The position is a clerical, bookkeeper or accounting clerk position.
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
21 The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
6 The position is a clerical, bookkeeper or accounting clerk position.
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
21 The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
21 The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.
23 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD90,000.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
24 A health workforce certificate that meets the requirements of subsection (2) has not been issued for the position.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
24 A health workforce certificate that meets the requirements of subsection (2) has not been issued for the position.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
7 The position is involved in mass production in a factory setting.
8 The position is in a limited service restaurant.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
25 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD120,000.

ROL Occupation with caveats

The following are ANZSCO occupations on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) that have caveats. The information is cited from the legislative instrument LIN 19/048 which was released on 18 December 2020.

Aquaculture Farmer : 121111
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
23 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD90,000.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
23 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD90,000.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
2 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
23 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD90,000.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
23 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD90,000.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
2 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
6 The position is a clerical, bookkeeper or accounting clerk position.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
2 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1:             Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2:              Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3:              Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
2 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
25 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD120,000.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
2 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
23 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD90,000.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
23 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD90,000.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
25 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD120,000.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
2 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
2 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).

Caveat Applicable Circumstances to Subclass 186

Information is cited from LIN 19/049

Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
1 The position does not require a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.
2 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
3 (a) The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000; and
(b) if the identified person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
4 (a) The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD80,000; and
(b) if the identified person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
5 (a) The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD180,001; and
(b) if the identified person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
6 The position is a clerical, bookkeeper or accounting clerk position.
7 The position is involved in mass production in a factory setting.
8 The position is in a limited service restaurant.
9 The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks.
Example 1: Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.
Example 2: Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.
Example 3: Truck driving.
10 The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).
11 The position:
(a) is based in a front-line retail setting; or
(b) predominantly involves direct client transactional interaction on a regular basis.
12 The position:
(a) is not a full-time position; or
(b) is not based in a therapeutic setting; or
(c) involves the provision of non-medical relaxation massage; or
(d) is in a retail setting.
13 The position predominantly involves hairdressing or beauty therapy related non-managerial tasks.
14 The position:
(a) is not located in a commercial building or shopping centre environment; or
(b) predominantly involves managing the provision of only one particular service to a facility or managing one particular relationship.
Example: Managing the cleaning contract for a facility but not other contracts relevant to the facility.
15 The position:
(a) is based in a front-line retail setting; or
(b) is based in a call centre and does not require a significant technical knowledge of products; or
(c) predominantly involves selling educational courses to individual students.
16 The position relates to mobile phone repairs.
17 The position relates to mass or standardised production (as opposed to specialist production), including the following:
(a) a position based in a franchise or factory;
(b) a position that:
(i) involves full or partial production of food product for distribution to another location; or
(ii) predominantly involves the use of pre-prepared food product from another location.
18 The position relates to animal husbandry, including caring for livestock on a farm.
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
20 (a) The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000; and
(b) if the identified person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
21 The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.
22 (a) the position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees; and
(b) if the identified person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
23 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD90,000.
24 A health workforce certificate that meets the requirements of subsection (2) has not been issued for the position.
25 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD120,000.

MLTSSL ANZSCO Occupation with caveats

The following are ANZSCO occupations on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) that have caveats. The information is cited from the legislative instrument LIN 19/049 which was released on the 14thApril 2021.

Chief Executive Or Managing Director : 111111
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
5 (a) The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD180,001; and
(b) if the identified person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
5 (a) The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD180,001; and
(b) if the identified person is to be transferred to fill the position—the transfer is not an intra-corporate transfer to which an international trade obligation applies.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
6 The position is a clerical, bookkeeper or accounting clerk position.
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
21 The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
6 The position is a clerical, bookkeeper or accounting clerk position.
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
21 The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
6 The position is a clerical, bookkeeper or accounting clerk position.
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
21 The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
19 The position is in a business that has an annual turnover of less than AUD1,000,000.
21 The position is in a business that has fewer than 5 employees.
23 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD90,000.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
24 A health workforce certificate that meets the requirements of subsection (2) has not been issued for the position.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
24 A health workforce certificate that meets the requirements of subsection (2) has not been issued for the position.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
7 The position is involved in mass production in a factory setting.
8 The position is in a limited service restaurant.
Caveat 
Applicable Circumstance
25 The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD120,000.
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