The Department of Home Affairs has published an updated occupation list legislative instrument on 28-03-2026. This instrument supersedes the previous version published on 14-12-2024 and introduces revisions to occupation name formatting.

No occupations have been added, removed, or reclassified in this update. There are no amendments to visa–category associations. These changes may affect eligibility assessment and migration pathway planning where occupation name precision is required.

Occupation Name Changes
• ANZSCO 139999: specialist managers (nec) except: (a) ambassador; or (b) archbishop; or (c) bishop → specialist managers (nec) except: (a) ambassador; or (b) archbishop; or (c) bishop

Migration agents and other stakeholders should review affected occupation profiles to ensure that eligibility assumptions remain accurate. Nomination and pathway strategies may require adjustment in accordance with the updated occupation name.

It is essential to rely on the latest legislative instrument for all migration assessments. Previously issued guidance should be reviewed where applicable. Ongoing monitoring of legislative updates remains critical to maintain compliance with current migration policy.