Streamlining Visa Processing for Overseas Trained Doctors: Removal of Health Workforce Certification

October 13, 2023

In a move to address the critical shortage of medical professionals in Australia, the Migration (Removal of Health Workforce Certificate Requirements) Amendment Instrument (LIN 23/067) 2023 (No. 2) – F2023L01249 has been introduced. This amendment marks the removal of a mandatory requirement for employers seeking to sponsor overseas trained doctors under SC 482 and SC 494 visas. Specifically, they are no longer obligated to provide Health Workforce Certificates (HWC) or Health Workforce Exemption Certificates (HWEC).

The affected medical occupations covered by this change include:

General Practitioner (253111)
Resident Medical Officer (253112)
Medical Practitioner (nec) (253999)

These revisions have been enacted to address the pressing shortage of medical practitioners across Australia. By removing the administrative burden placed on health workforce certifiers, the process of sponsoring overseas trained doctors has been streamlined. This adjustment not only eases the workload on certifiers but also expedites visa processing for both employers and visa applicants, ensuring a more efficient and responsive approach to healthcare workforce needs in the country.

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