Sunday, 17 January 2016

China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) & Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)


The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) came into force on the 20 December 2015.



The ChAFTA means that applicants with a passport from:


• China and Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR), will no longer be required to have a skills assessment in the following occupations:


Cabinetmaker [394111]

Carpenter [331212]

Carpenter and Joiner [331211]

Joiner [331213]


• China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR will no longer be required to have a skills assessment in the following occupations:


Auto Electrician [321111]

Diesel Motor Mechanic [321212]

Electrician (General) [341111]

Electrician (Special Class) [341112]

Motor Mechanic (General) [321211]


It is recommended that applicants use the TRA Pathfinder to help find which TRA programme is suitable for their needs. 


If you require advice and assistance Nevett Ford Lawyers Melbourne has a team of experienced immigration lawyers and registered migration agents.

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