The 2025 Skills in Demand Report released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May 2026 provides a data-driven assessment of the reformed 482 visa program since it was established in December 2024.
The report evaluates the performance of the three Skills in Demand visa streams—the Core Skills, Specialist Skills, and Labour Agreement Streams. Read more about the visa framework here.
Key findings from the report:
- Indexed salary thresholds are strengthening nominated remuneration outcomes
- The transition to the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) has resulted in modest shifts in occupational composition
- Increased usage of Labour Agreements reflects growing employer demand for flexible migration pathways
