Subclass 494 occupation list changes – LIN 19/219 (2019-10-29)

Key data from LIN 19/219 for Subclass 494

Regional Occupation List ANZSCO codes in F2019L01403

Migration (LIN 19/219: Occupations for Subclass 494 Visas) Instrument 2019, registered as F2019L01403, sets out occupations for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494). Within this framework, 10 occupations are identified under the Regional Occupation List (ROL) stream for subclass 494, as detected in week 2026-W33 of ImmiIQ data.

• All 10 codes are associated with the Regional Occupation List (ROL) stream for subclass 494.
• The instrument is formally cited as Migration (LIN 19/219: Occupations for Subclass 494 Visas) Instrument 2019.
• The Federal Register identifier is F2019L01403.
• The making date recorded on the Federal Register is 29 October 2019.
• Detection of these codes in our analysis occurred in 2026-W33, but the legal effect traces back to the 2019 instrument.

This instrument specifies the occupations for the purposes of the definition of ‘relevant occupation’ in relation to the Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa.

Analysis: what LIN 19/219 means for subclass 494 cases

For migration agents, visa applicants and education providers, the key takeaway is that LIN 19/219 anchors the concept of a “relevant occupation” for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494). The 10 ROL-linked ANZSCO codes above are part of that legal scaffolding and shape which regional roles can be nominated under this framework.

From a case-strategy perspective, these codes sit within the Regional Occupation List stream, which is designed for positions in designated regional areas. While the instrument itself does not describe demand, salaries or points, it does fix the eligibility gate: if a nominated role does not align with an ANZSCO code specified in LIN 19/219 for subclass 494, it cannot be treated as a relevant occupation under this instrument. Simple, but decisive.

ImmiIQ data highlights these 10 ANZSCO codes as part of a structured diff, with no removals or substitutions indicated in the supplied rows. That means the only information we can reliably extract here is that these codes are present for the subclass 494 ROL stream in F2019L01403. Any further interpretation about timing, policy intention or labour-market impact would go beyond the available government data, so this article deliberately avoids speculation.

One practical question often arises: how granular does the ANZSCO alignment need to be? The instrument itself does not address this; it simply references ANZSCO codes and list streams. Assessment bodies, case officers and policy manuals provide additional context, but those sit outside the four corners of F2019L01403, so they are not covered here.

Some readers may wonder whether these 10 codes represent new opportunities or merely codify existing practice. The Federal Register record for 2019-10-29 confirms the making of LIN 19/219, but the diff data provided only tells us which codes appear for the subclass 494 ROL stream, not whether they replaced other occupations or expanded the list size. Lowest since September 2025.

Next steps for agents, applicants and providers

So where does this leave regional employers, skilled workers and course planners who are trying to interpret subclass 494 settings based on LIN 19/219?

1. 01Review the full text of F2019L01403 on the Federal Register to see how these 10 ANZSCO codes sit within the broader schedules and definitions.
2. 02Cross-check each ANZSCO code (392211, 392112, 392111, 391111, 362411, 362311, 362213, 362212, 362211, 362111) against detailed occupation descriptions using ImmiIQ’s ANZSCO tools.
3. 03For potential subclass 494 nominations, confirm that the proposed regional position clearly matches one of the specified ANZSCO codes and that the role is located in an eligible regional area.
4. 04Applicants may wish to consider how their qualifications and work history align with these ANZSCO definitions before engaging with employers or submitting expressions of interest via ImmiIQ’s EOI tools.
5. 05Education providers can map existing and planned courses to these ANZSCO codes to understand which regional occupations their graduates may be targeting under the subclass 494 framework.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute migration advice. Always consult a Registered Migration Agent (RMA) for advice specific to your circumstances.

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