Recent updates from the Department of Home Affairs reveal that all Australian states/territories have fully allocated their 2024-25 state nomination quotas, successfully meeting their distribution targets without any wastage—a commendable achievement!
Key Policy Shifts:
Net Migration Reduction Targets:
2023-24: ~520,000
2024-25: ↓ 335,000 (35% reduction)
2025-26: ↓ 260,000 (50% below peak)
2026-27 onward: Stabilized at ~225,000
Affected Visa Categories:
Permanent Residency (PR) applicants
Student visa holders
Working Holiday Visa (WHV) holders
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS 482) visa holders
Other visa applicants
Major Immigration Reform:
The government has shifted from annual to 4-year immigration planning cycles, with the first cycle spanning 2025-26 to 2028-29.
Goals of the Reform:
Align migration policies with long-term economic growthBetter match infrastructure development needs
Optimize allocation of social services resources
What's Next?
2025-26 state nomination quotas will be announced within 1-2 weeks.
Prospective applicants are advised to contact migration consultants for priority updates.
