On 2 September 2022, the Australian Government announced that the planning level for the 2022-23 permanent Migration Program will increase to 195,000 places. The Government announced a detailed composition of the Migration Program as part of the Budget delivered on 25 October 2022.
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Visa Stream
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Visa Category
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2021-22 Planning levels
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2022-23 Planning levels
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Skill
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Employer
Sponsored
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22,000
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35,000
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Skilled
Independent
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6,500
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32,100
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Regional
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11,200
|
34,000
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State/Territory
Nominated
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11,200
|
31,000
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Business
Innovation & Investment
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13,500
|
5,000
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Global Talent
(Independent)
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15,000
|
5,000
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Distinguished
Talent
|
200
|
300
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Skill Total
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79,600
|
142,400
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Family
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Partner1
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72,300
|
40,500
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Parent
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4,500
|
8,500
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Child
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3,000
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3,000
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Other Family
|
500
|
500
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Family
Total
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80,300
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52,500
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Special
Eligibility
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100
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100
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Total Migration Program
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160,000
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195,000
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