Mr and Mrs Holmesy Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hi there, I will be looking to go for a 489 visa (family sponsored) in a couple of years after I have completed my Masters degree. Someone has mentioned to me that they think the designated area will be changing....particularly on the Sunshine Coast. My sister lives near Caloundra with the postcode 4551 and this (apparently) will be scrapped from the designated area....? Just wondered if anyone else had heard this? Many thanks Mrs H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hi there, I will be looking to go for a 489 visa (family sponsored) in a couple of years after I have completed my Masters degree. Someone has mentioned to me that they think the designated area will be changing....particularly on the Sunshine Coast. My sister lives near Caloundra with the postcode 4551 and this (apparently) will be scrapped from the designated area....? Just wondered if anyone else had heard this? Many thanks Mrs H That's interesting information, and not something that I was aware of. Do you know the source of the information? By the way, I loved the time I spent in Caloundra, I spent a lot of it on Dicky Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makybe Diva Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 They informed me by email on 17th August they had a new list coming out "within the next few weeks" so I guess we will find out soon Although this was regarding the occupations on their SOL and CSOL I guess any changes regarding regional postcodes would be done then too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 They informed me by email on 17th August they had a new list coming out "within the next few weeks" so I guess we will find out soonAlthough this was regarding the occupations on their SOL and CSOL I guess any changes regarding regional postcodes would be done then too Yes that possible I guess. When you say they, do you mean 'Migration Queensland'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makybe Diva Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Yes sorry - an officer from business and skilled migration queensland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 They informed me by email on 17th August they had a new list coming out "within the next few weeks" so I guess we will find out soonAlthough this was regarding the occupations on their SOL and CSOL I guess any changes regarding regional postcodes would be done then too You are mixing up some different things I think. Australia has a federal government and state governments. The federal government (national) controls visas and visa regulations. They will decide the rules around the 489 visa and this includes what postcodes are regional or designated. The state government does not set visa rules, they can sponsor some applications if they so wish and this will be based upon the occupations in need that they perceive in their state. So if Migrate Queensland told you they were coming up with a new list, it is purely their sponsored occupation list. They have no say in the 489 visa regulations and will most definitely not be updating post codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makybe Diva Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Good point, thank you I thought any postcode changes would occur at the same time but maybe not ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Good point, thank youI thought any postcode changes would occur at the same time but maybe not ? No, it is two completely different things done by completely separate entities. One is merely a list of occupations produced by a state government. The postcodes are determined by federal government, like all visa regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr and Mrs Holmesy Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 I read about it on here..... http://www.gmskilled.com/skilled-regional-sponsored-489-regional-qld/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I read about it on here..... http://www.gmskilled.com/skilled-regional-sponsored-489-regional-qld/ Things can change, although that is just a migration agent site, nothing official. I am just pointing out that it is not the state government that changes visa regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I read about it on here..... http://www.gmskilled.com/skilled-regional-sponsored-489-regional-qld/ That's written by one of our resident migration agents @Alan Collett he would be able to shed some more light on that I presume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr and Mrs Holmesy Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 No, that is a good point you made about the differences between state and federal Government Bungo- gets very complex! Fingers crossed it won't change anytime soon then...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Alan Collett is a regular poster on this forum, and would likely be aware of possible changes. If he's posted that then he would likely be referring to what's required for the visa (federal and/or state). However keep in mind that the changes are just possible. If you won't be apply for a couple more years, there are many changes that could take place between now and then so always good to keep an eye on the changing landscape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Yes, we were told of this likely change by the Qld Government several months ago - but until the Federal Government changes the underlying legislation pertaining to the definition of regional areas in the context of subclass 489 visas and condition 8539 the situation is unchanged. I would be progressing matters on the basis that living and working on the Sunshine Coast is still permitted by condition 8539 until the position is definitely changed. => Don't delay and get your application in! Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 PS. Remember also that State Sponsored is not the same as family sponsored: the former has an 8539 condition (requirement to live and work in a regional area of Australia) while the latter has an 8549 condition (must live and work in a designated area of Australia). The blog on the GM Skilled website relates to 8539, not 8549. Best regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr and Mrs Holmesy Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Thank you very much for that advice and clarification- much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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