SBS Punjabi Australia News: Tuesday 25 October 2022

More parent visas will be available, with the government increasing the allocation from 4,500 in 2021/22, to 8,500 this year, treasurer Jim Chalmers says. The Albanese government will also significantly increase the number of skilled visas available as part of the federal budget. Listen to the audio podcast to hear the major national and international news stories of today; sports, currency exchange details and the weather forecast for tomorrow.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is applauded after he delivered the Albanese government's first budget in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

The Albanese Government will almost double the number of parent visas and will significantly increase the number of skilled visas available as part of the federal budget.

The government says it will provide clear pathways to permanent residency and will increase the 2022–23 permanent Migration Program planning level from 160,000 to 195,000.

An extra $42.2 million is being allocated to accelerate visa processing, resolve the visa backlog and raise awareness of opportunities for high-skilled migrants.

The relaxation of work restrictions for student visa holders and secondary training visa holders will be extended until 30 June 2023.

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