New Visa Scheme to Attract Highly Skilled Global Talent | Ministers for the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

New visa scheme to attract highly skilled global talent | Ministers for the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

Accessibility options

Home

Contacts

RSS News Feeds

Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash Minister for Jobs and Innovation Senator for Western Australia

Media Releases

Transcripts

Listen

Home » Cash » Media Releases » New visa scheme to attract highly skilled global talent New visa scheme to attract highly skilled global talent

19 March 2018

Joint media release with the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon Alan Tudge MP

A new visa scheme to attract highly skilled global talent and deliver innovation to Australia will be piloted from 1 July of this year.

http://minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/cash/media-releases/new-visa-scheme-attract-highly-skilled-global-talent[28/5/2018 16:07:23] New visa scheme to attract highly skilled global talent | Ministers for the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

The Government recognises there is fierce competition globally for high-tech skills and talent, and that attracting these people helps to transfer skills to Australian workers and grow Australian-based businesses.

The Global Talent Scheme will consist of two components. Established businesses with an annual turnover of more than $4 million will be able to sponsor highly skilled and experienced individuals for positions with earnings above $180,000 into Australia.

The employers will need to be able to demonstrate that they prioritise the employment of Australians and that there will be skills transfer to Australian workers as a result of the person being granted a visa.

The sponsoring business must have a track record of hiring and training Australians.

Technology-based and STEM-related start-up businesses will also be able to sponsor experienced people with specialised technology skills.

Start-ups will need to be recognised by a start-up authority and demonstrate that they prioritise the employment of Australians.

In the both instances, a four year Temporary Skill Shortage visa will be issued with permanent residence applications available after three years.

The Government will consult further on the details of the scheme over the next few months, before piloting it for 12 months, starting 1 July 2018. An industry advisory group will provide ongoing guidance for the pilot.

Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge said that the new scheme is recognition that global talent is in high demand and we need to provide pathways for Australian businesses to access this.

“We want to ensure that Australian businesses can access the best talent in the world, because this will underpin business growth, skills transfer and job creation,” Minister Tudge said.

“At all stages, Australians are prioritised for the jobs, but where the skills and experience are not available here, we want to be able to attract talent from overseas.

“This is part of the ongoing reforms to our skilled visa programs to ensure that Australians have priority for Australian jobs, but acknowledge that there are times when the skills are not available in the country.”

Minister for Jobs and Innovation Michaelia Cash said the new scheme will particularly help Australian employers in our growing innovation sector and help them to create more Australian jobs.

“Industry figures say globally mobile, highly skilled and experienced staff can act as ‘job multipliers’ in Australian businesses, helping them to hire more local staff and fill critical areas of need,” Minister Cash said.

Media contacts: Minister Cash's office 02 6277 7320 Minister Tudge's office 0436 680 979

Tweet Like 8 Share

Ministers and Assistant Ministers

Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash Senator the Hon Matt Canavan The Hon Craig Laundy MP Senator the Hon Zed Seselja Latest news Government response to Innovation and Science Australia 2030 Plan

22 May 2018

The Turnbull Government has released its response to Innovation and Science Australia’s (ISA) Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation (2030 Plan).

Funding to advance new scientific and technological developments

21 May 2018

The Turnbull Government has launched two new research projects to advance Australia’s knowledge and expertise in the emerging areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Artificial heart technology gets federal funding

17 May 2018

The Turnbull Government is helping to fund a revolutionary artificial heart technology that has the potential to save the lives of millions of people worldwide who cannot access heart transplants.

Long-term action to support girls and women in STEM

16 May 2018

The Turnbull Government is committed to increasing the participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies and careers

Research plan to boost families, businesses and farmers

15 May 2018

Tackling cancer, boosting farm crops, cyber security and better management of the Great Barrier Reef are just some of the benefits set to flow from a landmark research investment strategy revealed by the Turnbull Government.

Departmental websites

Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Questacon IP Australia Cooperative Research Centres

NMI AAO Business.gov.au Geoscience Australia Science.gov.au

Associated websites

AIMS ANSTO Chief Scientist CSIRO

Popular Requests

New manufacturing jobs and investment in Geelong $7 million training partnership to deliver better restaurants Premier Weatherill must re-confirm commitment to car industry bipartisanship Driving research and delivering results for Australia Skilling Australia to grow industry

Utilities

Privacy Copyright Disclaimer Site map Archive

The department acknowledges the traditional owners of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to the elders past and present.

http://minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/cash/media-releases/new-visa-scheme-attract-highly-skilled-global-talent[28/5/2018 16:07:23]