Former Subclass 482 Short-term Stream: Closed, What Next?
The former Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Short-term stream is CLOSED to new applications. Skills in Demand (SID) replaced TSS on 7 December 2024; this page explains the transition and current alternatives.
Historic pathway — no new applicationsLast verified: 18 October 2026
Closed Guide to the current pathway, not an eligibility determination.
The former Temporary Skill Shortage Short-term stream is no longer a valid new application route. Explore current Skills in Demand subclass 482 streams below.
What matters for this pathway
The former Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Short-term stream is CLOSED to new applications. Skills in Demand (SID) replaced TSS on 7 December 2024; this page explains the transition and current alternatives.
This old stream is no longer open
Do not submit a new application as a TSS Short-term applicant. Read the current Skills in Demand visa options instead.
Applications lodged before 7 December 2024
Existing TSS visa applications and nominations lodged before the reform are assessed under the applicable transitional rules. Check your exact lodgement date and status.
Current Core Skills stream
Many applicants should check the SID Core Skills stream and the relevant occupation list, income threshold, employer nomination, skills and English requirements.
Current Specialist Skills stream
Other applicants may meet the separate Specialist Skills occupational and salary criteria. Labour Agreement arrangements are a distinct third stream, not a continuation of TSS Short-term.
Who should read this historical page?
This preserved page helps people with earlier TSS Short-term matters understand the 7 December 2024 transition. For a new visa, compare current subclass 482 Skills in Demand streams instead.
Core idea
This former Short-term stream is closed. Any existing case must be examined under applicable lodgement and transitional rules.
Historical eligibility and what changed
Start with these themes, then verify the relevant visa stream and current government criteria before any application.
New TSS Short-term applications are no longer accepted.
A pre-7 December 2024 visa or nomination may have transitional treatment.
Current Skills in Demand streams have different occupational and income settings.
Confirm the relevant modern stream before preparing any fresh application.
A practical application sequence
Sequence matters. Each stage depends on the evidence collected at the one before it.
Employer role assessment
Determine whether the actual duties and employment terms match a valid occupation or labour agreement.
Choose the stream
Assess Specialist Skills, Core Skills or Labour Agreement settings instead of assuming the former TSS streams apply.
Nomination and applicant records
Prepare position evidence, contract, employment history and English documents.
Lodge and monitor
Follow nomination and visa processing; comply with grant conditions after approval.
What applicants often overlook
“Temporary Skill Shortage” and “Short-term stream” are outdated labels for new subclass 482 Skills in Demand applications.
Visa income thresholds were indexed from 1 July 2026; never publish a static salary figure without an update protocol.
The visa itself is temporary; employer nomination under subclass 186 is a separate permanent residence process.
A sponsor’s willingness to hire is not sufficient by itself. Labour-market, salary, occupation, nomination and visa validity requirements must also be met.
Frequently asked questions
Answers reflect the official program material checked in October 2026. Individual facts can change the outcome.
Is the 482 still called TSS?
For new applications, the subclass 482 program is called Skills in Demand (SID). Historical TSS cases can have transitional considerations.
Do I need an employer?
Yes. The applicant needs relevant employer sponsorship and nomination.
Is the 482 a permanent visa?
No. It is temporary, although some holders may later qualify for a separate permanent pathway.
Verify with Home Affairs
Read the official visa pages before relying on a threshold, stream, deadline, occupation list or eligibility claim.
Official Home Affairs references · Reviewed 18 October 2026