Summary of recent major changes to the Australian migration program.
The Australian government has announced several important updates to its immigration programs. Here is a summary of the main changes:
Migration Program Plan Levels 2024–25
On May 14, 2024, the Australian Government set the target for the 2024–25 Permanent Migration Program at 185,000 places. This program focuses on filling skills shortages in priority sectors and prioritizing visa processing for regional areas, while also strengthening family and community ties. The program components include:
- Skills Program: 132,200 seats (approximately 71% of total seats)
- Family Line: 52,500 seats
- Special Edition: 400 seats
Changes to Temporary Post-Graduation Visas
Effective July 1, 2024, the Post-Graduation Temporary Visa program has undergone changes, including increased English language proficiency requirements and adjustments to the length of stay for certain visa categories.
List of Occupational Skills
The Skilled Occupations List has been updated to reflect the occupations Australia needs to fill skill-shortage positions. This list is used to identify eligible occupations for various types of permanent residency and work visas.
Changes to the International Student Visa Program
The Australian government has implemented measures to regulate the number of international students, including increasing visa fees and introducing new visa processing priorities to support regional universities and reduce the burden on urban areas.
For more detailed and up-to-date information, please visit the official website of the Australian Department of Home Affairs at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
