This legislative instrument specifies the approved assessing authorities for subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional) visa nominations under Australia's Migration Regulations 1994. The instrument identifies relevant assessing authorities for occupations on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List and Regional Occupation List, with specific provisions addressing assessments for childcare centre managers and podiatrists that occurred before 16 November 2019. Part 3 contains application and savings provisions relating to the 2022 amendment (LIN 22/054) and the 2026 amendment instrument.

Employers seeking to nominate positions for subclass 494 visas must ensure their nominated occupations are assessed by authorities specified in this instrument. Regional employers in healthcare and childcare sectors should verify that assessing authorities align with current specifications. Compliance teams should review nomination procedures to confirm alignment with the latest authority approvals, particularly if previously relying on older assessment pathways for affected occupations.