Does every 482 applicant need an English test?

Curated answer Home Affairs lists exemptions as well as test requirements. Where no exemption applies, Core Skills and Specialist Skills applicants must take an accepted test before applying. A blanket social-media answer misses the exemptions. Official reference (checked 2026-09-30): https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/sufficient-english (official reference, opens in a new tab) General information. No lawyer or registered migration agent reviewed this editorial answer.