On 11 December 2023, there was an update to the Migration (LIN 18/036: Period, manner and evidence of labour market testing) Instrument 2018. Employers are no longer required to advertise on the Workforce Australia website. This applies to subclass 482 and 494 nomination applications. Employers now have more flexibility in how they do LMT.

The updated instrument also makes it clear that advertised positions can span two or more overlapping periods, totaling at least 4 weeks.

This update is part of the Government’s Migration Strategy.