{"id":24783,"date":"2026-11-04T15:13:05","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T04:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skilldirect.com.au\/?p=24783"},"modified":"2026-11-04T15:13:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T04:13:05","slug":"what-is-ministerial-direction-121","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skilldirect.com.au\/en\/ministerial-direction-121-la-gi\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Ministerial Direction 121? The New Processing Priorities Framework For Subclass 482 Visa Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ministerial Direction 121<\/b> introduces a new processing priority framework for Subclass 482 visa applications. The Direction was signed on 18 September 2026 and came into effect on 19 September 2026, replacing the previous processing priority framework under Ministerial Direction 119.<\/span><\/p>\n

Direction 121 determines which applications are considered first, but it does not change visa eligibility requirements, skilled occupation lists, Migration Program allocations or the criteria for visa grant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ministerial Direction 121 specifically applies to:<\/span><\/p>\n