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 On 1 January 2010, Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), a skills assessment authority for Australia’s General Skilled Migration program, introduced 2 alternate skills assessment programs for trade qualifications.

Evidence required to include dependent children in a visa application

On 27 March 2010, the Department announced welcome changes to the definition of “long term partner relationship” under the partner visa scheme.

Changes to health requirements for onshore Skilled Migration applicants

In July 2010 DIAC’s  Brisbane Skilled Processing Centre for GSM applications introduced a ‘Decision Ready Checklist’ (DRC) on a trial basis.

 Changes introduced to immigration laws on 1 January 2010 had required GSM applicants nominating a trade skilled occupation, to provide a Trades Recognition Australia (“TRA”) skills assessment dated on or after 1 January 2010.