Migration intake remains at 185,000, but concerns over Australian visa processing delays persist

Following nationwide anti-immigration rallies over the weekend, the government has confirmed that Australia’s permanent migration program will remain unchanged, with the annual cap staying at 185,000 places. Listen to this podcast with insights from migration agent, Neha Singh, and researcher, Surjeet Dhanji, to understand the announcement made soon after the protests.

Australian government unveils migration target just after the anti-immigration rallies. Credit: Getty images

https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/TonyBurke/Pages/permanent-migration-program-2025-2026.aspx

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