Subclass 491 Tasmanian Business Operator Pathway
The following attributes are used to rank Registrations of Interest. Only the most competitive candidates are invited to apply for nomination.
To qualify for gold or green priority attributes, employment must be skilled (ANZSCO 1-3).
Please also read the additional information, exclusions and definitions and the frequently asked questions for more guidance.
GREEN
You have invested more than $200 000 into your current business operation.
Your business has generated more than $500 000 in past year.
Your business employs more than 10 local Australian citizens or permanent or provisional visa holders.
You have earnings from your business of at least $94,000 per year or $48.21 per hour.
ORANGE
You have a qualification related to current business activities (minimum Certificate III, not including online courses or qualifications gained on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning).
You have a skills assessment related to current business activities.
You have operated your business in Tasmania for more than 18 consecutive months.
You employ at least 3 full time employees who are Australian citizens or permanent residents or provisional visa holders.
You have resided in Tasmania for more than 2 years.
You have resided in Tasmania for more than 3 years.
You have earnings from your business higher than $70,000 per year or $35.79 per hour.
You have earnings from your business higher than $65,000 per year or $33.33 per hour.
You speak Proficient / Superior English, or you have an exemption to the English language requirements based on your passport country.
Your spouse is employed in a skilled role (ANZSCO 1-3) or has been running a business in Tasmania for the past 6 months.
Your spouse has completed a minimum AQF 6 qualification with a Tasmanian education provider in Tasmania.