Australia’s Migration Policy Snapshot (2025)
Australia operates on a points-based system for skilled migration, favouring applicants who bring education, work experience, age advantages, and English proficiency. Key features:
Migration Program Planning Level: Capped annually (e.g., ~190,000 permanent places for 2023–24)
PR pathways: Skilled Independent, Employer-sponsored, Family, and Partner streams.
Temporary visas: Popular ones include Subclass 500 (students), 485 (grad work), 482 (TSS workers), and 491 (regional).
Focus shifts: Recent years have seen more attention on regional migration, critical skills, and global talent attraction.