On May 14, 2024, the Australian government unveiled the Australia Federal Budget, which included a proposal for a new Permanent Migration Program for 2024–2025. According to the updated Migration Program, there will be about 185,000 spots available for the migration.

This new Permanent Migration Program’s primary goals are to address the skills gap in certain industry sectors and give priority to regional Australia when processing visa applications. By recognizing the social contribution of every immigrant, the Permanent Migration Program (2024–2025) will also prioritize fostering ties within Australian communities and families.

The main changes and their implications for work, family, students, skill streams, and travel visas are explained in detail here.

Important Lessons from the Planning Levels of the Permanent Migration Program (2024–2025)
The Australian government has declared that 185,000 spots will be available for migration in 2024–2025. The three categories of the permanent migration plan (2024–2025) will be as follows:
->132,200 spots (71% of the program) in the skill stream
->52,500 spots in the Family Stream (28% of the program)
->300 spots in the Special Eligibility Stream