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The labour has addressed critical skill shortages, driving innovation, and attracting investment as part of the 2023-24 Budget. The 2023-24 permanent Migration Program ceiling will be 190,000 places.
Federal Budget Highlights for Immigration
On 9 May 2023, the Australian Government announced that the planning level for the 2023-24 permanent Migration Program will be set at 190,000 places.
The 2023-24 Migration Program has been designed to address persistent and emerging skills shortages and support the transition to a net-zero emissions economy by attracting specialist skillsets that are difficult to find or develop in Australia. The Program has the following composition:
Migration Program planning levels as announced as part of the 2022-23 and 2023-24 Federal BudgetsÂ
      Visa Stream |     Visa Category |     2022-23 Planning levels |     2023-24 Planning levels |
    Skill |   Employer Sponsored |   35,000 |   36,825 |
     |   Skilled Independent |   32,100 |   30,375 |
     |   Regional |   34,000 |   32,300 |
     |   State/Territory Nominated |   31,000 |   30,400 |
     |   Business Innovation & Investment |   5,000 |   1,900 |
     |   Global Talent (Independent) |   5,000 |   5,000 |
     |   Distinguished Talent |   300 |   300 |
     |   Skill Total |   142,400 |   137,100 |
    Family |   Partner1  |   40,500 |   40,500 |
     |   Parent |   8,500 |   8,500 |
     |   Child1  |   3,000 |   3,000 |
     |   Other Family |   500 |   500 |
     |   Family Total |   52,500 |   52,500 |
     |   Special Eligibility |   100 |   400 |
     |   Total Migration Program |   195,000 |   190,000 |
Budget 2023-24 Program Size and Composition
The size and composition of the Migration Program are set each year alongside the Australian Government’s Budget process.
To inform the planning levels and policy settings of the 2023-24 Migration Program, consultation occurred widely with state and territory governments, representatives of academia, industry, unions, and community organisations.
When planning the Migration Program, the Australian Government has considered the following:
Under the Migration Program settings, nomination allocations are made available to States and Territories in the following visa categories:
States and Territories each assess eligible applicants against criteria unique to their jurisdiction.
Further information on State and Territory nomination requirements can be found at:
The department is working with States and Territories on finalising nomination allocations for the 2023-24 program year. Allocations for each jurisdiction will be published once decided.
State | Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa | Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa | Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) |
---|---|---|---|
ACT | 2,025 | 2,025 | 10 |
NSW | 9,108 | 6,168 | 260 |
NT | 600 | 1,400 | 15 |
QLD | 3,000 | 2,000 | 235 |
SA | 3,000 | 5,800 | 70 |
TAS | 2,150 | 2,100 | 10 |
VIC | 12,900 | 2,000 | 170 |
WA | 5,350 | 2,790 | 40 |
Total | 38,133 | 24,283 | 810 |
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