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The key changes include:

• Increasing the English language threshold requirement for all GSM visas;
• Making the recent work experience requirement uniform across all offshore GSM visas;
• Adjusting the points test to benefit applicants with:
- Strong English language skills;
- Australian skilled work experience; and
- Advanced Australian tertiary qualifications;

• Limiting Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) points to applicants with work experience;
• Allowing overseas students with 50 point occupations to apply for GSM in Australia;
• Clarifying the 2 year study requirement;
• Creating a temporary visa to enable former overseas students to:
- gain skilled work experience;
- improve their English language skills; or
- undertake a professional year;

• Simplifying the GSM visa structure; and
• Allowing interdependent partners to be included as secondary applicants.

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