Priority Sectors for Australia NSW Skilled Nomination

NSW is focusing its efforts on skilled professionals in the following industries:
a. Digital and Cyber
b. Advanced Manufacturing
c. Care Economy
d. Education
e. Renewables
f. Construction
g. Agriculture and Agri-food
These sectors are integral to Australia’s future growth and align with national labor market needs.
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A significant change for the 2024-25 program is the new direct application pathway for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa, available to recent NSW graduates. Additionally, the NSW Government has updated its Expression of Interest (EOI) criteria, adopting a more streamlined approach, removing previous restrictions, and aligning with the Department of Home Affairs’ definition of skilled employment.