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Dual-Catalogue System

The changes to employer-sponsored visas (Subclass 482 and 186) have introduced an updated ANZSCO catalogue (ANZSCO v2022), which reflects the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations as in force on 23 November 2022. However, many other visas still rely on the older ANZSCO v1.2 (in force on 27 June 2013).

This dual-catalogue system creates complexities. The new ANZSCO v2022 not only amends occupation descriptions and tasks but also changes occupation codes or names and even removes certain occupations in some cases. For example, “Cabinetmaker” now appears under two distinct codes and with a slightly updated name:

  • Cabinetmaker – ANZSCO 394111 - Listed under ANZSCO v1.2 (older version)
  • Cabinet Maker – ANZSCO 394112 - Listed under ANZSCO v2022 (newer version)