# Skills & Working Visas Information Source: https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/resources/skills-working-visas-information/ [Back to Resources](https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/resources/) Immigration & Visas Recent News ## [Connecting Sebastopol Community Newsletter](https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/connecting-sebastopol-community-newsletter/) - October 15, 2026 ## [CVI Welcomes New Team Member, Mark](https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/cvi-welcomes-new-team-member-mark/) - October 15, 2026 Member of the week ## Avis & Budget Car & Truck Rental Ballarat and Rix Cars Rix Cars is a locally owned and operated business providing practical automotive solutions in Ballarat and across Western Victoria. As an authorised Avis licensee since 1997 and a Budget licensee since 2015, we specialise in short to medium term vehicle rental, including cars, trucks, minibuses and 4x4s. We also offer our well-maintained ex rental fleet for sale directly to the public. (LMCT 9238). Our network covers the western corridor of Victoria, including Ballarat, Bendigo, Castlemaine, Caroline Springs, Footscray, Hamilton, Horsham, Kyneton, Maryborough, Melton & Mildura. We focus on fair pricing, reliable vehicles and straightforward service. With a wide range of late model options available across our locations, you can find the right vehicle for work or travel, seven days a week. [View Member](https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/member-directory/avis-budget-car-truck-rental-ballarat-and-rix-cars/) - [Business Innovation and Investment (permanent) visa (subclass 888)](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/business-innovation-and-investment-888/) For entrepreneurs, investors and business owners to continue their activity in Australia. - [Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188)](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/business-innovation-and-investment-188) This visa allows you to own and manage a business in Australia, conduct business and investment activity in Australia or undertake an entrepreneurial activity in Australia. - [Business Owner (subclass 890)](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/business-owner-890) This visa is for people who own and manage a business in Australia. It allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely. To apply as a primary applicant, you must have a qualifying visa granted on a particular basis. - [Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/employer-nomination-scheme-186) This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently. - [Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/regional-sponsor-migration-scheme-187) This visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently. - [Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 494)](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494) This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker. - [State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa (subclass 892)](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/state-or-territory-sponsored-business-owner-892) - [Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-skill-shortage-482) This temporary visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill. For more information on Visa’s please refer to the [Department of Home Affairs Official Website](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/home) ![Woman handling passport and visa application form](https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/0001-1173630009971571607-800x450.jpg) Share this resource Our Initiatives ![wrl circle logo](https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WRL-Circle-Logo.webp) ## WRL Local Business Support Program ## B31 August Business Festival ## Biznet Breakfasts ![2026 Business Excellence Awards logo](https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/BEA-2026-Logo-Dark-Orange-1500x752.png) ## Business Excellence Awards ## Uncover Central Highlands ![Forage and Feast logo with shovel and fork.](https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FandF-Logo-Red.png) ## Forage & Feast ## CH Growers & Producers Hub [Learn More](https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/initiatives/)