GOYAL, ANKIT (Migration)

[2021] AATA 2464

GOYAL, ANKIT (Migration) [2021] AATA 2464 (30 June 2021)

DECISION RECORD

DIVISION:Migration & Refugee Division

APPLICANT:  GOYAL, ANKIT

CASE NUMBER:  1811545

HOME AFFAIRS REFERENCE(S):          BCC2018/1005160

MEMBER:George Hallwood

DATE:30 June 2021

PLACE OF DECISION:  Adelaide

DECISION:The Tribunal sets aside the decision not to approve the nomination and substitutes a decision that the nomination is approved.

Statement made on 30 June 2021 at 2:52pm

CATCHWORDS

MIGRATION – approval of a nomination – nominated occupation corresponding to a specified occupation – full service restaurant – nomination training contribution charge – occupation of Café or Restaurant Manager – terms and conditions of employment of the nominee no less favourable – genuine position – exempt from labour market testing – decision under review set aside      

LEGISLATION

Fair Work Act 2009
Migration Act 1958, ss 140GB, 245
Migration Regulations 1994, Schedule 2, cl 457.223; rr 1.13, 2.57, 2.72, 2.73

CASES

Cargo First Pty Ltd v MIBP [2016] FCA 30

STATEMENT OF DECISION AND REASONS

APPLICATION FOR REVIEW

1. This is an application for review of a decision made by a delegate of the Minister for Home Affairs on 3 April 2018 to refuse to approve the applicant’s nomination under s.140GB of the Migration Act 1958 (the Act) and r.2.72 of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).

2. The applicant applied for approval on 2 March 2018. A nomination of an occupation for a Subclass 457 visa is made under s.140GB of the Act and r.2.73 of the Regulations. Regulations 2.72(3) to (12) prescribe the criteria that must be satisfied for the Minister to approve a nomination by a person. These criteria are extracted in the attachment to this decision. For nomination applications made from 23 November 2013, additional criteria are specified in s.140GBA.

3. The delegate decided not to approve the nomination on the basis that the applicant did not satisfy r.2.72(10)(aa) because the delegate was not satisfied that the nominated occupation corresponded to an occupation specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for that paragraph.

4. Mr Ankit Goyal appeared before the Tribunal by video on behalf of the applicant on 25 March 2021 to give evidence and present arguments. The hearing was combined with the related subclass 457 visa application file 1814939 hearing and the Tribunal also received oral evidence by video from Mr Harjinder Singh, the related subclass 457 visa nominee (the nominee).    

5. The Tribunal exercised its discretion to hold the hearing by video. The hearing was held during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tribunal determined it was reasonable to hold a hearing by video, having regard to the nature of this matter and the individual circumstances of the applicant. The Tribunal also had regard to the Tribunal’s objective of providing a mechanism of review that is fair, just, economical and quick, and the delay to the matter if the hearing was not to be conducted by telephone. No concerns were raised by the applicant either to the hearing being combined or the hearing being held by video and the Tribunal is satisfied that the applicant was given a fair opportunity to give evidence and present arguments.

6. The applicant was represented in relation to the review by its registered migration agent.

7. For the following reasons, the Tribunal has decided to set aside the decision under review and substitute a decision approving the nomination.

CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS AND EVIDENCE

1. The issue in the present case is whether the applicant meets the criteria for approval of the nomination. The Tribunal must approve the nomination if the applicant is an approved sponsor and meets the requirements in r.2.72: s.140GB(2). The applicant must also have paid any nomination training contribution charge in relation to the nomination for which they are liable, but this liability only arises for nominations made from 12 August 2018. In addition, for nominations made from 23 November 2013, s.140GBA must be met.

The nomination must comply with the prescribed process

1. Regulation 2.72(3) requires that the applicant has made the nomination in accordance with the process set out in r.2.73.

2. The Tribunal has had regard to the material on the Department’s file and further information provided by the applicant and is satisfied that the application was compliant with the process set out in r.2.73:

   ·The applicant is nominating an occupation, Café or Restaurant Manager (ANZSCO 141111) under s.140GB(1)(b): r.2.73(1A)(a);

   ·The applicant identifies in the nomination an applicant for a Subclass 457 visa, Mr Singh, as the person who will work in the occupation: r.2.73(1A)(b);

   ·The nomination was made using the approved form and fee for Business Visas: r.2.73(2), (3), (5) & (9);

   ·The applicant has identified the nominee, Mr Singh, in the nomination: r.2.73(4A) and r.2.72(5);

   ·The applicant has provided the certification in the nomination in respect of whether or not the person has engaged in conduct that constitutes a contravention of s.245AR(1) of the Act: r.2.73(4B); and

   ·The nomination includes the location at which the occupation will be carried out – Albury, New South Wales, and the name – Café or Restaurant Manager and 6 digit ANZSCO code – 141111 as the applicant is a standard business sponsor; as well as the relevant certifications mentioned in r.2.72(10): r.2.73(4A).

1. For these reasons the requirements of r.2.72(3) are met.

Nominator is a standard business sponsor or party to a work agreement

1. Regulation 2.72(4) requires that the person making a nomination is either a standard business sponsor or a party to a work agreement other than a Minister.

2. A notification of approval as a standard business sponsor from the Department and provided by the applicant states that the applicant is a standard business sponsor approved on 23 June 2021 and effective until 23 June 2026.

3. For these reasons the requirements of r.2.72(4) are met.

Identification of the nominee

1. Regulation 2.72(5) requires that the applicant identify in the nomination the visa holder, or the applicant or proposed applicant for the visa, who will work in the nominated occupation.

2. Mr Singh was identified as the applicant for the visa, who will work in the nominated occupation, in the applicant’s subclass 457 nomination.

3. For these reasons the requirements of r.2.72(5) are met.

Requirements for existing Subclass 457 visa holders

1. The criteria for approval of a nomination contain several requirements if a Subclass 457 visa holder is identified as the person to work in the nominated position.

2. As the nominee is not the holder of a Subclass 457 visa, the requirements of r.2.72(6), (7A) and (10)(g) do not apply.

Information about the nominated occupation

1. Regulation 2.72(8A) requires the applicant to provide the following information as part of the nomination:

   ·the name of the occupation and the corresponding 6-digit ANZSCO code if there is one;

   ·if there is no such code, and the applicant is a standard business sponsor, the name of the occupation and the corresponding 6-digit code as specified in the relevant instrument; or if the applicant is a party to a work agreement the name of the occupation and the corresponding 6-digit code (if any) as specified in the work agreement; and

   ·the location(s) at which the nominated occupation is to be carried out.

2. As part of the nomination, the applicant provided:

   ·the nomination including the 6 digit ANZSCO code – 141111 for the nominated occupation Café or Restaurant Manager; and

   ·as part of the nomination the location - Albury, New South Wales at which the nominated occupation is to be carried out.

3. Accordingly, the Tribunal is satisfied that the required information has been provided in the nomination.

4. For these reasons the requirements of r.2.72(8A) are met.

Certification relating to conduct under s.245AR(1)

1. Regulation 2.72(8B) requires that the applicant has, as part of the nomination, certified in writing whether or not they have engaged in conduct, in relation to the nomination, that constitutes a contravention of s.245AR(1) of the Act.

2. The Tribunal is satisfied that the required certification has been provided in the relevant nomination where Mr Singh was the nominee.

1. For these reasons the requirements of r.2.72(8B) are met.

No adverse information known to Immigration

1. Regulation 2.72(9) requires that either: there is no adverse information known to Immigration about the applicant or a person associated with the applicant; or it is reasonable to disregard such information. For these purposes, ‘adverse information’ and ‘associated with’ have the meaning given in rr.1.13A and 1.13B.

2. There is no evidence before the Tribunal to indicate that adverse information is known to Immigration about the applicant or an associated person.

3. At the hearing the applicant informed the Tribunal that they were not aware of any adverse information known to Immigration.

4. For these reasons the requirements of r.2.72(9) are met.

Specified occupation

1. Regulation 2.72(10)(aa) as it applies in this case, requires that the nominated occupation and its 6-digit code correspond to an occupation and 6-digit code specified in instrument IMMI 18/004, and the occupation must be applicable to the person identified in the nomination in accordance with the instrument. In certain circumstances this instrument may also require the nomination of an occupation to be supported in writing to the Minister, by a specified organisation before the nomination can be approved: r.2.72(10)(b).

2. The nominated occupation Café or Restaurant Manager and six-digit code 141111 is specified at item 40 in Section 8 – Short-term Skilled Occupation List of the relevant instrument IMMI 18/004 and is subject to inapplicability condition item 8 which is described in Section 9 of the same instrument.

3. Section 9 of IMMI 18/004 provides that certain occupations are not applicable to persons who are to work in certain positions and at item 8 sets out that positions in a limited service restaurant are positions for which the occupation, Café or Restaurant Manager, is not applicable.

4. Section 4 of IMMI 18/004 provides a definition of the term “limited service restaurant” as including:

   a.A fast food or takeaway food service;

   b.A fast casual restaurant;

   c.A drinking establishment that offers only a limited food service.

5. The applicant’s nomination application form lists three businesses as falling under the responsibilities of the position associated with the nominated occupation. These businesses are: Pinch of Spice; Ginnis Kebab and Curry; and Rajs Pizzeria.

6. Mr Goyal stated that:

   a.Pinch of Spice continues to trade, is a full service restaurant providing table service, fully licenced, seats 80 - 90 people, and 10 – 15 outside. The restaurant has a buffet and la carte dining generating $1.6 to 1.8 million per annum. The revenue dropped during the COVID pandemic to about $1 million per annum. Between 50 and 65% of the business revenues are attributed to t the position associated with the nominated occupation for which Mr Singh is the nominated visa applicant;

b.Ginni’s Kebab and Curry has ceased trading.;

c.Raj’s Pizzeria has also ceased trading;

d.A new Café, the Green Zebra, has opened and initially Mr Singh will not manage the Green Zebra.

1. For these reasons the Tribunal is satisfied that the restaurant trading as Pinch of Spice is a full-service restaurant. The position associated with the nominated occupation is in a full-service restaurant. The Tribunal is satisfied that the position is not captured by item 8 of Section 9 of IMMI 18/004.

2. For these reasons the requirements of r.2.72(10)(aa) are met.

3. There is no requirement for the nomination to be supported by a specified organisation.

4. For this reason, the requirements of r.2.72(10)(b) are not applicable.

Terms and conditions of employment

1. Regulation 2.72(10)(c) requires that the terms and conditions of employment of the nominee will be no less favourable than those that are, or would be, provided to an Australian citizen or permanent resident performing equivalent work at the same location. For nomination applications made after 1 December 2015, this expressly includes, if applicable, the terms and conditions provided by an enterprise agreement under the Fair Work Act 2009.

2. A set of terms and conditions of employment is less favourable than another set if the earnings provided for in the first set are less than those in the other set and there is no substantial contrary evidence that the first set is not less favourable than the other set: r.2.57(3A). ‘Earnings’ is defined in r.2.57A and includes the person’s wages; amounts applied or dealt with in any way on the person’s behalf or as the person directs; and the agreed money value of non-monetary benefits. Non-monetary benefits are benefits other than an entitlement to a payment of money to which the employee is entitled in return for the performance of work and for which a reasonable money value has been agreed by the employee and the employer. Reimbursements are specifically excluded, as are payments the amount of which cannot be determined in advance, and certain contributions to a superannuation fund.

3. In circumstances where there are no Australian citizens or permanent residents performing equivalent work at the same location, the person must determine the terms and conditions of employment that would otherwise be provided by a method specified in instrument IMMI 09/113: r.2.72(10AA).

4. These requirements do not apply if the annual earnings of the nominee are equal to or greater than those specified in the written instrument IMMI 13/028: r.2.72(10AB).

5. In this matter, as the annual earnings of the nominee are not equal to or greater than those specified in instrument IMMI 09/113 which is relevantly $250,000 and for this reason r.2.72(10)(c) applies.

6. The Tribunal accepts the oral evidence of the applicant that the nominated position is currently filled by the nominee and that there are no Australians performing equivalent work at the same location. In these circumstances the method specified in instrument IMMI 09/113 applies.

7. Evidence provided to the Tribunal includes:

   ·The Contract of Employment dated 4 March 2017 states that Mr Singh’s base salary is $55,000 and a standard set of terms and conditions.

   ·An organisation chart showing the positions employed by the applicant.

   ·A statement contained in the nomination application states that the base rate was determined on the basis of market research. Importance of the position to the business, cost of hiring and training new staff, and the benefit of hiring the nominee.  

   ·The Australian Government website states the average weekly pay for Café or Restaurant Manager is $1,346 or $69,992 per annum based on the ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours (cat. no. 6306.0).

   ·The Australian Government JobActive website provided a number of examples of Restaurant Manager roles at similar wage levels to the applicant’s. As an example a Restaurant Manager at an Indian Restaurant in Adaminaby, New South Wales on a full time salary of $57,000 per annum.

   ·In oral evidence Mr Goyal stated that the Payscale.com.au web site listed a wage range $48,000 to $69,000 and median $54,000 to $56,000 per annum

8. For these reasons the Tribunal is satisfied that Mr Singh’s salary of $55,000 together with the other terms and conditions of his employment are no less favourable than those that are, or would be, provided to an Australian citizen or permanent resident performing equivalent work at the same location and, while there is no relevant enterprise agreement under the Fair Work Act 2009, does contain the elements of such an agreement included in the National Employment Standards under the Fair Work Act 2009.

9. For these reasons the requirements of r.2.72(10)(c) are met.

Base rate of pay

1. Regulation 2.72(10)(cc) requires the base rate of pay under the terms and conditions of employment that are, or would be, provided to an Australian citizen or permanent resident will be greater than the temporary skilled migration income threshold (TSMIT) specified in the instrument IMMI 13/028 which is relevantly $53,900.

2. However, this requirement may be disregarded if the base rate of pay will not be greater than the TSMIT, the annual earnings are equal to or greater than the TSMIT and the Minister considers it reasonable to do so: r.2.72(10A). The ‘base rate of pay’ means the rate of pay payable to an employee for his or her ordinary hours of work, but does not include incentive-based payments and bonuses, loadings, monetary allowances, overtime or penalty rates or any other separately identifiable amounts: r.2.57. The meaning of ‘earnings’ is provided in r.2.57A.

3. Likewise, the requirement in r.2.72(10)(cc) does not apply if the annual earnings of the nominee are equal to or greater than those specified in the instrument IMMI 13/028: r.2.72(10AB) which is relevantly $250,000.

4. The Tribunal finds that in relation to the requirements of r.2.72(10)(cc):

For the nominee:

·the nominee’s annual earnings are $55,000;

·the nominee’s contract of employment contains a standard set of conditions of employment;

·the annual earnings are less than the income threshold of $250,000 specified in the instrument for r.2.72(10AB).

For the Australian equivalent

·There is no Australian citizen or permanent resident performing the same work at the applicant’s location. Nor is there a relevant award for Restaurant Managers;

·Mr Goyal described the position as one that is similar in nature to the positions explored in regional New South Wales for the purpose of determining terms and conditions of employment above. The positions identified ranged in pay from $55,000 to $80,000. This accords with the ABS average of $69,992 for this occupation and with the median of the Payscale web site of $54,000 to $56,000.

·The Tribunal is satisfied that $55,000 is reflective of the base rate of pay under the terms and conditions of employment that are, or would be, provided to an Australian citizen or permanent resident in this occupation and this is greater than TSMIT of $53,900.

1. For these reasons the requirements of r.2.72(10)(cc) are met.

Certification under r.2.72(10)(e)

1. As part of the nomination, the applicant must certify various matters in writing: r.2.72(10)(e). These include that:

   ·the tasks of the position include a significant majority of the tasks of the nominated occupation listed in the ANZSCO;

   ·if the applicant is lawfully operating a business outside, but not in, Australia, the nominated occupation is in the business of the standard business sponsor or is specified in the relevant instrument;

   ·if the applicant lawfully operates a business in Australia, the nominated occupation is with a business, or an associated entity, of the applicant.; and

   ·the qualifications and experience of the nominee are commensurate with those specified for the occupation in the ANZSCO.

2. The Tribunal is satisfied that the relevant certifications have been made in the nomination form.

3. For these reasons the requirements of r.2.72(10)(e) are met.

Position must be genuine

1. Regulation 2.72(10)(f) requires that the position associated with the nominated occupation is genuine. This was considered in Cargo First Pty Ltd v MIBP [2016] FCA 30, where the Court (at [34]) upheld the Tribunal’s approach of qualitatively assessing the position and comparing this with the occupation nominated in order to determine whether it was genuine.

2. In oral evidence Mr Goyal indicated that this position is critical to the success of the business. The position is responsible for: the recruitment, training, rostering and supervision of staff; budgeting, financial management and profitability; supplies and stock control; compliance with health, safety and hygiene requirements; customer service and complaint management; and promotion and marketing of the business. Mr Goyal told the Tribunal that Mr Singh brings knowledge of food and dedication along with the necessary skills to manage the restaurant.  

1. The duties of the position of Restaurant Manager with the applicant as described in the provided position description include a significant majority of the tasks of the nominated occupation of Café or Restaurant Manager (141111) as described in ANZSCO. Mr Singh is full time managing the business and does not cook or work serving tables.

2. Other evidence including internal messages, financial reports and photographs are consistent with the position associated with the nominated occupation being what it purports to be.

3. Financial statements of the business demonstrate the business is capable of supporting the position.

4. The Tribunal is satisfied that the position associated with the nominated occupation is genuine.

5. For these reasons the requirements of r.2.72(10)(f) are met.

Employment under contract

1. Regulation 2.72(10)(h) requires that the applicant will engage the nominee only as an employee under a written contract of employment and give a copy of that to the Minister.

2. The applicant has provided a copy of the employment contract signed on 4 March 2017 in respect of the nominee.

3. For these reasons the requirements of r.2.72(10)(h) are met.

Work agreements

1. Separate criteria apply where the applicant is a party to a work agreement (other than a Minister): r.2.72(11), (12). In these circumstances, the nominated occupation must be specified in the work agreement as an occupation that the person may nominate. Certain matters relating to the tasks of the position and the qualifications and experience of the nominee must be certified as part of the nomination. In addition, if the work agreement specifies requirements that must be met by the applicant, these must have been met.

2. As the applicant is not a party to a work agreement, the requirements of r.2.72(11) and (12) are not applicable.

Labour Market Testing

1. Section 140GBA requires a standard business sponsor who nominates an occupation and associated position, to fulfil the ‘labour market testing condition’ unless the major disaster or skill and occupational exemptions in s.140GBB-140GBC apply, or the Minister has determined it would be inconsistent with a specified international trade obligation.

2. For these purposes, labour market testing means testing of the Australian labour market to demonstrate whether a suitably qualified and experienced Australian citizen or permanent resident is readily available to fill the position. To satisfy the labour market testing condition, the testing must be undertaken within a prescribed period as set out in IMMI 13/136. In addition:

   ·the nomination must be accompanied by the evidence specified in s.140GBA(5) and (6) relating to labour market testing, and information about any Australian citizen or permanent resident redundancies or retrenchments from relevant occupations in the previous four months; and

   ·the Minister must be satisfied a suitably qualified and experienced Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible temporary visa holder (as defined) is not readily available to fill the nominated position.

3. The evidence of labour market testing that must accompany the nomination relates to information about attempted recruitment, including details of advertising for the position or similar positions, and advertising fees and expenses. It may also include information about the sponsor’s participation in relevant job and career expos, details of other fees, expenses and results for recruitment attempts, and other evidence such as recent labour market trend research, expressions of government support, or other evidence specified by the Minister. However, if this optional information and evidence is not provided, the nomination is not to be treated less favourably. If there are any relevant redundancies or retrenchments, the labour market testing must have been undertaken after those events.

4. Labour market testing does not apply to the applicant in this matter as the nomination is subject to the skill and occupational exemptions contained in instrument IMMI 13/137 in accordance with s140GBC(3). Relevantly the Minister specified for the purpose of paragraph 140GBC(4)(b) of the Act, all occupations that are classified in the ANZSCO as defined in IMMI 18/051, as in force on 18 March 2018, as Skill Level 2.

5. Café or Restaurant Manager – 141111 is classified in ANZSCO as Skill Level 2.

6. The Tribunal is satisfied that skill and occupation requirements of this occupation exempt it from labour market testing.

7. For these reasons, the labour market testing requirements in s.140GBA are met.

Concluding paragraph

1. For the reasons given above, the applicant meets all the applicable criteria for the nomination to be approved.

DECISION

1. The Tribunal sets aside the decision not to approve the nomination and substitutes a decision that the nomination is approved.

George Hallwood
Member

ATTACHMENT - EXTRACTS FROM THE MIGRATION REGULATIONS 1994

2.72 Criteria for approval of nomination — Subclass 457…

(1)This regulation applies to a person who is:

(a)is any of the following:

(i) a standard business sponsor;

(ii) a person who has applied to be a standard business sponsor;

(iii) a party to a work agreement (other than a Minister);

(iv) a party to negotiations to a work agreement (other than a Minister); and

(b)a party to a work agreement (other than a Minister);

who, under paragraph 140GB (1) (b) of the Act, has nominated an occupation in relation to a holder of, or an applicant or a proposed applicant for, a [Subclass 457 visa].

(2)For subsection 140GB (2) of the Act, the criteria that must be satisfied for the Minister to approve a nomination by a person are set out in subregulations (3) to (12).

(3)The Minister is satisfied that the person has made the nomination in accordance with the process set out in regulation 2.73.

(4)The Minister is satisfied that the person is:

(a)a standard business sponsor; or

(b)a party to a work agreement (other than a Minister).

(5)The Minister is satisfied that the person has identified in the nomination the visa holder, or the applicant or proposed applicant for the visa, who will work in the nominated occupation.

(6)If the person identifies a holder of a [Subclass 457 visa] (the visa holder) for subregulation (5), the Minister is satisfied that the person:

(a)has listed on the nomination each other holder of a visa of that kind who was granted the visa on the basis of having the necessary relationship with the visa holder as mentioned in clause 457.321 of Schedule 2; and

(b)if the Minister requires the visa holder to demonstrate that he or she has the skills necessary to perform the occupation — the visa holder demonstrates that he or she has those skills in the manner specified by the Minister.

(7)For paragraph (6) (a), the Minister may disregard the fact that 1 or more persons required to be listed on the nomination are not listed, if the Minister is satisfied it is reasonable in the circumstances to do so.

(7A)In addition to subregulation (6):

(a)if:

(i)       the person identifies a holder of a [Subclass 457 visa] (the visa holder) for subregulation (5); and

(ii)      the [Subclass 457 visa] was granted after the Minister had waived the requirements of paragraph 4006A (1) (c) of Schedule 4 on the basis of a written undertaking made by the current sponsor of the visa holder (as set out in subclause 4006A (2) of that Schedule);

the Minister is satisfied that the person has provided, in writing, an undertaking that is equivalent to the undertaking made by the current sponsor of the visa holder; and

(b)if:

(i)       the person identifies a holder of a [Subclass 457 visa] (the visa holder) for subregulation (5); and

(ii)      the person has listed on the nomination a person described in paragraph (6) (a); and

(iii)     the [Subclass 457 visa] was granted to the person described in paragraph (6) (a) after the Minister had waived the requirements of paragraph 4006A (1) (c) of Schedule 4 on the basis of a written undertaking made by the current sponsor of the visa holder (as set out in subclause 4006A (2) of that Schedule);

the Minister is satisfied that the person has provided, in writing, an undertaking that is equivalent to the undertaking made by the current sponsor of the visa holder.

(8)If the nomination was made before 1 July 2010 — the Minister is satisfied that the person has provided the following information as part of the nomination:

(a)if there is a 6‑digit ASCO code for the nominated occupation — the 6-digit ASCO code;

(b)if there is no 6-digit ASCO code for the occupation, and the person is a standard business sponsor — the name of the occupation as it appears in the instrument in writing made for the purposes of paragraph (10) (a);

(c)if there is no 6-digit ASCO code for the occupation and the person is a party to a work agreement — the name of the occupation as it appears in the work agreement;

(d)the location or locations at which the nominated occupation is to be carried out.

(8A)If the nomination is made on or after 1 July 2010 – the Minister is satisfied that the person has provided the following information as part of the nomination:

(a)if there is a 6-digit ANZSCO code for the nominated occupation - the name of the occupation and the corresponding 6-digit ANZSCO code;

(b)if:

(i)       there is no 6-digit ANZSCO code for the nominated occupation; and

(ii)      the person is a standard business sponsor;

the name of the occupation and the corresponding 6-digit code as they are specified in the instrument in writing made for paragraph (10)(aa);

(c)if:

(i)       there is no 6-digit ANZSCO code for the nominated occupation; and

(ii)      the person is a party to a work agreement;

the name of the occupation and the corresponding 6-digit code (if any) as they are specified in the work agreement;

(d)the location or locations at which the nominated occupation is to be carried out.

(8B)The Minister is satisfied that the person has, in writing, certified as part of the nomination whether or not the person has engaged in conduct, in relation to the nomination, that constitutes a contravention of subsection 245AR(1) of the Act.;

(9)The Minister is satisfied that either:

(a)there is no adverse information known to Immigration about the person or a person associated with the person; or

(b)it is reasonable to disregard any adverse information known to Immigration about the person or a person associated with the person.

(10)If the person is a standard business sponsor — the Minister is satisfied that:

(a)if the nomination was made before 1 July 2010 - the nominated occupation corresponds to an occupation specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this paragraph; and

(aa)if the nomination is made on or after 1 July 2010 – the nominated occupation and its corresponding 6-digit code correspond to an occupation and its corresponding 6-digit code specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this paragraph and the occupation is applicable to the person identified in the nomination in accordance with the specification of the occupation; and

(b)if required by the instrument mentioned in paragraph (a)  or (aa) — the nomination of an occupation mentioned in the instrument is supported, in writing to the Minister, by an organisation specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this paragraph; and

(c)the terms and conditions of employment of the person identified in the nomination will be no less favourable than the terms and conditions (including, if applicable, the terms and conditions provided by an enterprise agreement under the Fair Work Act 2009) that are provided or would be provided to an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident for performing equivalent work at the same location; and

(cc)the base rate of pay, under the terms and conditions of employment mentioned in paragraph (c), that:

(i)       are provided; or

(ii)      would be provided;

to an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident, will be greater than the temporary skilled migration income threshold specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this paragraph; and

(d)if the nomination was made before 1 July 2010 - the person has certified as part of the nomination, in writing, that:

(i)       the tasks of the position include a significant majority of the tasks of:

(A)the nominated occupation listed in the ASCO; or

(B)the nominated occupation specified in an instrument in writing for paragraph (a); and

(ii)      if the person is lawfully operating a business outside Australia but does not lawfully operate a business in Australia:

(A)the nominated occupation is a position in the business of the standard business sponsor; or

(B)the nominated occupation is an occupation specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this sub-paragraph; and

(iii)     if the person lawfully operates a business in Australia:

(A)the nominated occupation is a position with a business, or an associated entity, of the person; or

(B)the nominated occupation is an occupation specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this sub-paragraph; and

(iv)     the qualifications and experience of the visa holder, or the applicant or proposed applicant for the visa, identified in relation to the nominated occupation are commensurate with the qualifications and experience specified:

(A)for the occupation in the ASCO; or

(B)if there is no ASCO code for the nominated occupation — for the occupation in the instrument in writing made for the purpose of paragraph (a); and

(e)if the nomination is made on or after 1 July 2010 – the person has certified as part of the nomination, in writing, that:

(i)       the tasks of the position include a significant majority of the tasks of:

(A)the nominated occupation listed in the ANZSCO; or

(B)the nominated occupation specified in an instrument in writing for paragraph (aa); and

(ii)      if the person is lawfully operating a business outside Australia but does not lawfully operate a business in Australia:

(A)the nominated occupation is a position in the business of the standard business sponsor; or

(B)the nominated occupation is an occupation specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this sub-subparagraph; and

(iii)     if the person lawfully operates a business in Australia:

(A)the nominated occupation is a position with a business, or an associated entity, of the person; or

(B)the nominated occupation is an occupation specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this sub-subparagraph; and

(iv)     the qualifications and experience of the visa holder, or the applicant or proposed applicant for the visa, identified in relation to the nominated occupation are commensurate with the qualifications and experience specified:

(A)for the occupation in the ANZSCO; or

(B)if there is no ANZSCO code for the nominated occupation - for the occupation in the instrument in writing made for paragraph (aa).

(f)the position associated with the nominated occupation is genuine; and

(g)if the person has identified in the nomination the holder of a Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa in relation to whom the requirements in subclause 457.223(6) of Schedule 2 were met—one of the following applies:

(i)       the requirements in subclause 457.223(6) of Schedule 2 continue to be met;

(ii)      if:

(A)the holder would be required to hold a licence, registration or membership that is mandatory to perform the occupation nominated in relation to the holder; and

(B)in order to obtain the licence, registration or membership, the holder would need to demonstrate that the holder has undertaken a language test specified by the Minister under subparagraph 457.223(4)(eb)(iv) of Schedule 2 and achieved a score that is better than the score specified for the test by the Minister under subparagraph 457.223(4)(eb)(v) of Schedule 2;

the holder demonstrates that he or she has proficiency in English of at least the standard required for the grant (however described) of the licence, registration or membership;

(iii)     the holder is an exempt applicant within the meaning of subclause 457.223(4) of Schedule 2;

(iv)     unless subparagraph (ii) applies—the holder:

(A)has undertaken a language test specified by the Minister under subparagraph 457.223(4)(eb)(iv) of Schedule 2; and

(B)achieved within the period specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument for this subparagraph, in a single attempt at the test, the score specified by the Minister under subparagraph 457.223(4)(eb)(v) of Schedule 2; and

(h)either:

(i)       the person will:

(A)engage the visa holder, the applicant for a visa or the proposed applicant for  a Subclass 457(Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa only as an employee under a written contract of employment; and

(B)give a copy of that contract to the Minister; or

(ii)      the nominated occupation is an occupation specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for sub-subparagraph (e)(iii)(B).

(10AA)For paragraphs (10) (c) and (cc), if no Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident performs equivalent work in the person’s workplace at the same location, the person must determine, using the method specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this subregulation:

(a)the terms and conditions of employment; and

(b)the base rate of pay, under the terms and conditions of employment;

that would be provided to an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident to perform equivalent work in the person’s workplace at the same location.

(10AB)Paragraphs (10) (c) and (cc) do not apply if the annual earnings of the person identified in the nomination are equal to or greater than the amount specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this subregulation.

(10A)The Minister may disregard the criterion in paragraph (10) (cc) for the purpose of subregulation (2) if:

(a)the base rate of pay will not be greater than the temporary skilled migration income threshold specified for that paragraph; and

(b)the annual earnings are equal to or greater than the temporary skilled migration income threshold; and

(c)the Minister considers it reasonable to do so.

(11)If the person is a party to a work agreement (other than a Minister) — the Minister is satisfied that:

(a)the nominated occupation is specified in the work agreement as an occupation that the person may nominate; and

(b)if the nomination was made before 1 July 2010 - the person has certified as part of the nomination, in writing, that:

(i)       the tasks of the position include a significant majority of the tasks of:

(A)if the nomination is made using an ASCO code - the nominated occupation listed in the ASCO; or

(B)if the nomination is not made using an ASCO code - the nominated occupation specified in the work agreement; and

(ii)      the qualifications and experience of the visa holder, or the applicant or proposed applicant for the visa, identified in relation to the nominated occupation are commensurate with the qualifications and experience specified for the occupation in the work agreement; and

(c)if the nomination is made on or after 1 July 2010 - the person has certified as part of the nomination, in writing, that:

(i)       the tasks of the position include a significant majority of the tasks of:

(A)if the nomination is made using an ANZSCO code - the nominated occupation listed in the ANZSCO; or

(B)if the nomination is not made using an ANZSCO code - the nominated occupation specified in the work agreement; and

(ii)      the qualifications and experience of the visa holder, or the applicant or proposed applicant for the visa, identified in relation to the nominated occupation are commensurate with the qualifications and experience specified for the occupation in the work agreement.

(12)If the person is a party to a work agreement and the work agreement specifies requirements that must be met by the party to the work agreement — the Minister is satisfied that the requirements of the work agreement have been met.