Skilled occupation in Australia reg-2.27C โ€” as in force on 2026-06-01 โ€” F2026C00497 ยท Compilation No. 287 โ€” https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text 2.27C Skilled occupation in Australia In determining whether an applicant satisfies a criterion that the applicant has been employed in a skilled occupation for a certain period, a period of employment in Australia must not be counted unless the applicant: (a) held: (i) a substantive visa; or (ii) a Subclass 010 Bridging A visa; or (iii) a Subclass 020 Bridging B visa; authorising him or her to work during that period; and (b) complied with the conditions of that visa.