Australia is Introducing Several Significant Changes to its Migration Laws...

Key Updates

Australia is introducing several significant changes to its migration laws, effective in 2024, with specific dates highlighted below:

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Permanent Migration Program

• Total Places: The 2024-25 Migration Program will include 185,000 places.
• Skill Stream: 132,200 places (71% of the program) aimed at addressing skill shortages and boosting economic productivity, particularly in regional areas.
• Family Stream: 52,500 places (28% of the program) to support family reunification.
• Special Eligibility Stream: 300 places for unique circumstances such as returning residents.

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New Visa Categories and Changes

• National Innovation Visa: By the end of 2024, the Global Talent Visa and Business Innovation and Investment Visa will be replaced by this new visa.
• Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482): Work experience requirement will be reduced from two years to one year starting November 23, 2024.
• Skills in Demand Visa: Expected to replace the subclass 482 visa, structured into three pathways based on earnings and enhancing worker mobility across industries.
• Work and Holiday Visa: New pre-application procedures will be implemented during the 2024–2025 fiscal year.

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Regional Focus

• Priority processing for regional visas to support regional development.
• Support for international student graduates from regional areas to access Temporary Graduate visas of 1-2 years depending on their location of study.

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Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold

• The threshold will increase from $70,000 to $73,150 starting July 1, 2024.

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General Skilled Migration Points Test

• The reformed points test will emphasize education, English language skills, and occupation to reward skill level over perseverance, facilitating faster pathways for skilled international student graduates.

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Assistance

If you need help navigating these changes, Intergate Emigration can assist with understanding the new regulations, preparing applications, and ensuring compliance with all requirements. Our expertise can be invaluable in making the migration process smoother and more efficient.

For detailed advice and assistance, reach out to us from our Contact Page or simply Book Your Consultation with one of the registered migration agents.

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