The Migration Legislation Amendment (Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2026 introduces updates to the specified assessing authority for the occupation of Surveyor (ANZSCO 232212), following the liquidation of the Geospatial Council of Australia (GCA).

The Institution of Surveyors New South Wales Ltd (ISNSW) has been appointed as the new assessing authority, and the relevant legislative instruments have been amended to reflect this change.

The amendments:
• Apply to visa applications made on or after 8 October 2025, including those not yet finalised
• Ensure that applicants are not disadvantaged by delays in updating the legislative instruments
• Confirm that skills assessments issued by GCA prior to its liquidation remain valid and do not require reassessment

The instrument also clarifies the relevant assessing authorities for the occupation “Information and Organisation Professionals NEC” (ANZSCO 224999), confirming the roles of ACS and VETASSESS in specified circumstances.

This is a technical amendment designed to ensure continuity of skills assessment processes and fairness for affected applicants.