The planning level for the 2022-23 Migration Program had previously been set at 160,000 places. The Albanese Government will increase that number for 2022-23 to 195,000, effective immediately.
Within the overall planning level of 195,000 places:
• 142,400 places will be allocated to the Skill stream;
• 52,500 places will be allocated to the Family stream; and
• 100 places will be available for the Special Eligibility stream.
This means there are an extra 35,000 permanent visas to address parts of the Australian economy currently experiencing severe shortages, impacting the everyday lives of Australians.
Within the Skill stream, there will be 34,000 places for Regional visas, an increase of 9,000 places compared to earlier projections.
There will also be a big lift in the number of State and Territory visas – from 11,200 last year to 31,000 places this year to help address critical needs in their jurisdictions.
Based on projections, this could mean thousands more nurses and technology workers settling in the country, this year. This will help to directly meet pressing skills shortages and assist migrants to build their lives in Australia, and invest in their and their families’ futures.
The Government will also provide an additional $36.1m for visa processing, to support a surge capacity of 500 staff over the next nine months.
To confirm your eligibility for a permanent/temporary visa, please visit www.goldmedalvisa.com.au. As always, we are here for you.
