The Australian is a three (3) year provisional visa for skilled workers who are unable to meet the criteria for a Skilled - Independent visa.
Through this visa programme, you will be eligible to apply for permanent residency after you have lived for two (2) years in a designated regional Australian area and worked at least 12 months of the two years.
To be eligible for this visa you need to be under 45, have relevant skills and be sponsored by relative living in a designated are or be nominated by a participating State or Territory government agency.
This visa uses a points test to select visa applicants with characteristics needed in the Australian labour market.
Back to Skilled Worker Visas - Temporary.