In the 2026-27 Budget, the federal government announced changes to the Australia's permanent migration system aimed at prioritising "better-educated", "highly-skilled" and younger migrants. Of the total 185,000 permanent migration places, 70 per cent have been allocated to skilled migrants. While those awaiting parent and partner visas fear even longer wait times, experts believe the new approach could benefit onshore migrant workers.
Major Announcements
- $19.8 million will be spent to strengthen the international student visa system and tighten the scrutiny of student visa applications.
- The government will spend $85.2 million to expedite the skills assessment and occupational licensing process for migrant trade workers.
- The government will spend $27 million over two years to educate migrant workers about workforce safety, security and compliance.
Listen to Ajay Bansal from Bansal Lawyers and Navneet Singh from Visacraft share their opinions and forecasts on the latest migration updates via this podcast.
Disclaimer: This content is for general information purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional advisers.
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