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Australia Sets New Directives For Priority Consideration Of Skilled Visa Applications

11 September, 2021

Australia Sets New Directives For Priority Consideration Of Skilled Visa Applications

Key Points

  • New priority allocation directives for Australia’s skilled visa programs for Australia came into effect on July 7, 2021. These directives (specified by the Immigration Minister) intend to ensure certain cohorts of applications are afforded priority and to help support the government’s post-COVID-19 recovery effort and expedite processing for critical industry sectors. Under the latest Ministerial Directions, the Australian Government will afford priority consideration to applications under the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visas programs made by Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport holders, and those which relate to occupations on the Priority Skilled Migration Occupation List (PMSOL)  
  • This would be followed by TSS visa applications made under Global Talent Employer Sponsored (GTES) programs, applications with occupations in the agricultural and other critical sectors and those submitted for regional Australia. Applications sponsored by employers with Accredited Sponsor status or under labour agreements then follow
  • The allocation directives also apply a similar prioritization hierarchy to Employer Sponsored or Regional sponsored visas. This is followed by Significant Investor provisional visas and other provisional visas under the Business and Innovation program; and provisional regional visas which take precedence to other Employer Sponsored or Regional sponsored visas, Skilled Nominated, Skilled Independent visas, and all other visa applications   
  • The government will continue to exercise discretion to process highest priority applications first
    • Priority will be given to applicants within Australia. Those applicants outside Australian borders will be processed behind in-Australia applicants. 

Overview

Further details regarding new processing directives are as follows: 

Processing of TSS visa applications 

New Priority Order: 

  1. Applications submitted by Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport-holders within Australian borders. 
  2. Applications submitted by Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport-holders outside Australian borders. 
  3. Applications submitted for PSMOL occupations, under a GTES Agreement, identified through the Global Talent program or for agriculture sector occupations. 
  4. Applications submitted under other Critical Sectors identified by the government. These sectors must be identified as “critical” in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery effort. 
  5. Applications submitted under a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) program, by an Accredited Sponsor or under an approved Labour Agreement; and, 
  6. All other applications, especially all other skilled permanent residence submissions.

New Priority Order: 

  1. All skilled permanent residence or provisional visa applications submitted by Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport-holders within Australian borders. 
  2. All skilled permanent residence or provisional visa applications submitted by Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport-holders outside Australia. 
  3. Applications for Employer Sponsored visa or a Regional Sponsored visa submitted for PMSOL occupations, for agriculture sector occupations, under a GTES Agreement, identified through the Global Talent program. 
  4. Significant investor provisional visas and other provisional visas under the Business and Innovation program. 
  5. Applications submitted under other Critical Sectors.  
  6. Applications for an Employer Sponsored visa or a Regional Sponsored visa by an employer who is a party to a Labour Agreement under a Designated Area Migration Agreement. 
  7. Applications for a Subclass 494 (Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa . 

Note: Within this priority level, special precedence will be afforded to applications where sponsors hold Accredited Sponsorship or an approved Labour Agreement.  

  1. Applications for a Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) visa .
  2. Applications for an Employer Sponsored visa.

Note: Within this priority level, special precedence will be afforded to applications where sponsors hold Accredited Sponsorship or an approved Labour Agreement. 

  1. Applications for a Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme) visa .
  • Note: Within this priority level, special precedence will be afforded to applications where sponsors hold Accredited Sponsorship or an approved Labour Agreement. 
  1. Applications for a Subclass 489 (Skilled – Regional (Provisional)) visa .
  2. Applications for a Subclass 190 (Skilled – Nominated) visa .
  3. Applications for a Subclass 189 (Skilled – Independent) visa in the Points-tested stream.
  4. All other visa applications. 

What are the Changes?

The latest Ministerial Directions enable the Australian Government to expedite visa applications lodged by Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport-holders ahead of other cohorts; this is in response to political challenges in Hong Kong (SAR) in 2020. Additionally, the latest changes allow for additional prioritization arrangements for Australia’s agriculture sector. 

NOTE: Ministerial Directions made under Section 499 of Australia’s Migration Act allow the Australian Government to prioritize certain cohorts of applications over others based on current government policies.      

Looking Ahead

Australia is monitoring opportunities to bolster its post-pandemic recovery effort and support Hong Kong nationals. It is possible that additional changes and updates may develop in coming months. Employers with talent in Australia or Hong Kong should keep abreast of all policy updates. 

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Visa options for South Africans wanting to migrate to Australia

14 January, 2020

There are some good options, but navigating the system is complex and can be frustrating

We will explore some of the ways you can gain permanent residency and citizenship for you and your family in Australia.  But be warned it can be difficult to know where to start and which visa to apply for.

There are generally three visa streams available for South Africans that want to migrate to Australia:

  • the family stream
  • the work stream and
  • the business or investment stream

These streams have many different visa subclasses for specific immigration situations.  It’s not a one size fits all approach.  The best advice is to get advice from someone who knows how to navigate the process and provide the best advice.  So here we go.

Family stream

If your family member is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you could join them on a family-stream permanent residence visa. Here are two common visa categories in this stream:

Partner visas

These visas allow partners and spouses of Australian citizens and permanent residents to live in Australia permanently.  They’re separated into two categories for applying from within Australia (subclasses 820 and 801) and for applying from outside Australia (subclasses 309 and 100).  Each category has a temporary and a permanent visa, but you apply for both at the same time.

 

Parent visas

There several different subclasses of parent visas covering the spectrum of temporary and permanent stay in the country. The permanent options require you to pass the balance of family test, meaning that more than half of your children need to be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

One visa that doesn’t hinge on this requirement and has relatively low processing times compared to permanent visas is the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870). This allows parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents to visit for up to five years at a time, but unfortunately won’t lead to permanent residence.  There’s also the option of applying for one of the permanent visas and staying in Australia on a bridging visa while you wait for approval.

 

 

Work stream

If you’re looking to live and work in Australia permanently, you can do so with a work visa.

 

Employer-sponsored visas

This category of visas allows an Australian employer to sponsor you to work in the country. The Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) requires you to have an occupation on the list of eligible skilled occupations.  There’s also a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) for jobs on the skilled shortage list. This can potentially lead to permanent residence.

 

Skilled visas

The Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) is a popular route that lets you live and work anywhere in Australia. You don’t need job offer for this visa – eligibility works on a points system. If you can get enough points based on age, work experience and education level, you can apply.

If you fall short of the requirements of the independent visa, you may still be eligible for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190). You’ll need a nomination from an Australian state or territory, which you can get by having an occupation in demand for that region.

A third option for recent engineering graduates is the Skilled—Recognised Graduate visa (subclass 476). You’ll need to be under 31 and have completed your engineering degree within the past two years.

 

 

Business or investment stream

Setting up a business or investing in Australia is an excellent way to gain permanent residency if you have the means to do so.  The Business Talent visa (subclass 132) is perfect for business owners, investors or property developers looking to gain permanent residency in Australia. A popular route is to form or join a property development company in the country to qualify.

Other options include the Business Innovation and Investment visas (subclasses 188 and 888). There are various streams that fall under this category, depending on if you’re investing a large sum or you’re an entrepreneur.

 

Other options

If you don’t qualify for any of the various permanent residence visas on offer in the family, work or business visa streams, there are some other ways to qualify for permanent residency. These include the new skilled regional temporary visa, or the Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 491 and 858).

The Distinguished Talent visa is granted in the case of internationally recognised, exceptional and outstanding achievement in eligible fields, including the arts, academia, research, sport or a profession.

 

The path to an Australian passport

Once you’ve been in Australia for a while, you may be eligible to become an Australian citizen if you meet all the requirements.  You must have spent four years in Australia on a valid visa and have held permanent residency for 12 months before applying. There’s also a “good character” assessment and a citizenship test with an English language requirement. This route is called citizenship by conferral.

If your parent is or was an Australian citizen and you weren’t born in the country, you can gain citizenship by descent.

We work closely with competent visa lawyers and other value chain partners so Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

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Why Australia Is The Next Place To Expand Your Business

3 January, 2020

Australia's Dynamic Industries

The Australian Government welcomes foreign investment. As the Australian Government’s investment promotion agency, Austrade works to inform investors about growth opportunities in five areas which play to our strengths, jointly agreed by Australian and State and Territory Governments:

  • Agribusiness and food
  • Major infrastructure
  • Tourism infrastructure
  • Resources and energy
  • Advanced manufacturing, services and technology

Within advanced manufacturing, services and technology, Austrade focuses on highlighting growth opportunities for investment in Australian medical and materials sciences and technologies, and digital technologies.

Australia has achieved significant global success in the energy and resources, agribusiness, education, tourism and financial services industries.

The country is also developing and commercialising new disruptive technologies in a range of sectors, including agriculture, education, financial services and healthcare.

Australia is renowned for its resources sector, upon which Asia continues to rely to help fuel its industrialisation. Australian agricultural commodities and premium food are in high demand worldwide, as are its tourism, education, wealth management, healthcare and professional services.

Australia is:

  • the world’s largest producer of gold, iron ore and uranium
  • a major global producer of agricultural commodities
  • a leader in investment management, with the sixth largest pool of funds under management in the world
  • the world’s third most popular destination for students
  • the seventh largest international tourism market.

GLOBALLY SUCCESSFUL IN FIVE KEY INDUSTRIES

Australia is a major producer of in-demand agricultural commodities, premium food and natural resources. The nation is a leading destination for international tourists and students in tertiary education. It also has large, expanding, sophisticated financial markets, including the world’s sixth largest pool of managed fund assets.

A LEADER IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Australia’s transition to a services-based economy is driving the development of new technologies in agriculture, education, financial services and health, among other sectors. This includes the use of blockchain in finance, immersive simulation technologies in education, robotics in medical procedures and the Internet of Things in agriculture.

ABUNDANT RESERVES OF MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES

Australia’s natural resources continue to be a vital contributor to the nation’s wealth. It has the world’s largest resources of iron ore, gold, lead, zinc, nickel, rutile and zircon, as well as the second largest bauxite, cobalt, silver and copper reserves. Australia also has the world’s largest uranium reserves and the second largest brown coal deposits, enabling it to play an important role in supplying the world’s energy needs.

Why Australia is the next place to expand your business

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Australia Holds World Record For Longest Period Of Growth Among Developed Economies

2 January, 2020

Austrade estimates that Australia holds the record for the longest period of recession-free growth for a developed economy

According to the latest National Accounts figures recently released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia holds the record for the longest period of recession-free growth for a developed economy.

The latest outcome is a positive sign that Australia’s economy is maintaining the solid momentum and has entered its 28th year of uninterrupted annual economic growth.

Australia is the only country in the developed world with a period of uninterrupted economic growth of this length, based on the typically recognised definition of an economic recession being a decline in GDP for two or more consecutive quarters.

All 34 member countries in the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development (OECD) have experienced at least one period of two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth since 1991. Many of these economies experienced two episodes of negative growth during that period – one in 2001 following the collapse of the ‘dot.com bubble’, and one during the 2008 global financial crisis (GFC).

The period since 1991 is the longest growth phase Australia has recorded for at least the past 50 years. It has seen the economy register an average growth rate of 3.2% per annum.

The next longest period, during which Australia’s economic year-ended growth remained positive was between 1961 and 1971. In the 1970s and 1980s, Australia’s growth phases lasted only seven or eight years before another recession hit.

On a quarter-to-quarter basis national accounts figures represented the 104th positive growth rate since the economy started to recover in Q3 1991, following the two consecutive negative growth rates in Q1 and Q2 1991.

By Austrade’s count, Australia’s consecutive quarters of positive growth have now exceeded all OECD member countries including the Netherlands (96 quarters between Q1 1982 to Q2 2008), Ireland (78 between Q3 1986 and Q1 2007), South Korea (77 since the Asian Financial Crisis in 1998) and Canada (68 between Q2 1991 and Q3 2008).

Australia’s economic resilience over the past two decades has been the envy of many countries. Australia sailed through the Asian economic crisis of 1997–98, prospered through the US stock market bust and recession of 2001 and continued to grow through the GFC of 2008–09.

Australia has managed to deliver a solid economic performance relative to other developed economies, while adjusting to the end of its mining boom of the 2000s.

The nation is expected to realise an average annual real GDP growth of 2.7% between 2019 and 2023, according to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook October 2018. The latest average growth rate over the next five years is the highest among major advanced economies and up from an average growth rate of 2.6% between 2014 and 2018.

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The Post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System

22 December, 2019

The first details are emerging of the Government’s post-Brexit points-based immigration system

The first details are emerging of the Government’s post-Brexit points-based immigration system, set to be introduced from January 2021.

As far as economic migration is concerned, there will be 3 categories of visa under the new points-based system:

  • Exceptional talent/contribution
  • Skilled worker
  • Sector-specific rules-based

 

The “Exceptional talent/contribution” category

The “Exceptional talent/contribution” category will be available to:

  • Migrants who have received awards in a qualifying field or otherwise been endorsed as a recognised leader or an emerging leader in their field
  • Sponsored entrepreneurs setting up a new business in the UK
  • Investors who want to invest in the UK. There will be no requirement to have a job offer and the category will lead to indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

The “Exceptional talent/contribution” category will include the fast-track visa route for top scientists announced by the Government in August 2019. Designed to attract elite researchers and specialists in science, engineering and technology, this sub-category of the exceptional talent route will not require an offer of employment and will provide an accelerated path to settlement after 3 years. Set criteria will confer automatic endorsement and there will be no cap on numbers.

 

The ‘Skilled worker’ category

The ‘Skilled worker’ category will, post-Brexit, apply to both non-EU and EU nationals. Employer sponsorship will remain a key requirement for the vast majority of migrants, meaning that they will need both a job offer and to score points. However, the sponsorship process for skilled workers will be streamlined to reduce the time it takes to bring in a migrants to meet labour demands. This category will also lead to indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) will advise annually on whether caps or incentives are required based on whether there are shortages or an excess of migration via the skilled worker category.

Some special types of skilled worker visas, such as the NHS visa, will also receive fast-track entry and reduced fees. Qualified doctors, nurses and Allied Health Professionals coming to fulfil acute job shortages in the NHS will be awarded extra points. There will be no cap on the number of qualified applicants who can migrate to the UK with an NHS Visa.

 

The “Sector-specific rules-based” category

The third category, the “sector-specific rules-based” category, will be made up of specific temporary schemes such as for low-skilled labour.

Designed to fill specific labour shortages, these schemes will be revised on an ongoing basis based on expert advice from the MAC. The rules for each scheme will vary but they will all be time-limited and will not provide a path to settlement.

One example of a “sector-specific rules-based” category is the Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ scheme. The Government has pledged to raise the cap for the next year of this pilot scheme from 2,500 to 10,000 places in 2020-21.

Youth mobility and short term visits (i.e. touring and work assignments) will also fall within the “sector-specific rules-based” category.

 

Will the UK be open for business?

The Government’s plans have already been criticised by business groups including the British Chambers of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses for their lack of clarity on how the proposed points-based system will actually work. Among their concerns are that firms do not currently know who they will be able to hire next year and recruitment decisions could effectively be left to bureaucrats rather than businesses.

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BIG Opportunities Available In Australia With Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)

15 December, 2019

So What Are Australian Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)

A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a formal agreement between the Australian Government and a regional, state or territory authority. It provides access to more overseas workers than the standard skilled migration program. DAMAs operate under an agreement-based framework, providing flexibility for regions to respond to their unique economic and labour market conditions.

A DAMA is a two-tier framework covering a defined regional area. The first tier is an overarching five-year deed of agreement (head agreement) with the region’s representative. The second tier comprises individual labour agreements with employers under the settings of the head agreement for that region.

DAMA labour agreements are between the Australian Government and endorsed employers operating within the relevant region. They are:

  • generally in effect for five years and
  • use the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) and Employer Nominated Scheme (ENS) visa programs.

Employers must seek and gain endorsement from the Designated Area Representative before lodging a labour agreement request.

Under the DAMA framework, employers in designated areas experiencing skills and labour shortages can sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers. Individuals cannot directly access a DAMA. Individuals need to be sponsored:

  • by an employer operating in a designated region.
  • for an occupation that is specified in the head agreement.

Employers must demonstrate a genuine attempt to recruit Australians prior to getting access to a DAMA.

Australia currently has seven DAMAs in place in the below regions.  The links provide detailed information including the occupations included in the agreement.

  • Northern Territory: Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement
  • The Goldfields, WA: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder
  • Great South Coast, VIC: Warrnambool City Council
  • Adelaide City and Regional SA: Immigration South Australia
  • Orana, NSW: Regional Development Australia – Orana, NSW
  • Far North Queensland: Cairns Chamber of Commerce DAMA – Cairns Chamber of Commerce, FNQ

Checkout the above links and if you are interested in any or all of the DAMA’s then contact us for a confidential discussion.

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Australian Employers – All You Need To Know About Sponsoring Someone On A Temporary Skilled Shortage Visa (TSS)

13 December, 2019

All You Need To Know About Hiring And Firing Someone On A TSS

In March 2018, the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa (“TSS visa”) replaced the popular 457 visa. Since then, the Morrison government has attempted to encourage migrants to settle in regional Australia in order to ease congestion in the capital cities and encourage economic activity in regional areas.

New regional visas have been introduced in the past month, as well as incentives for migrants, especially students and skilled workers, to work or study in regional Australia, with essentially most locations outside of the major cities Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane as we have discussed in previous blog, LinkedIn and facebook posts

The great news is migrants looking to work, study or invest in regional Australia will have access to priority processing, as well as a broader range of occupations, compared to migrants seeking to settle in capital cities.

To enable employers to take advantage of these changes we think having a basic understanding of the process can make the option of sponsoring an employee on a TSS visa more attractive, and easier to navigate.

So what is the process involved in hiring someone on a TSS visa?

To hire or “sponsor” an individual on a TSS visa requires the lodgement of 3 separate applications:

Standard business sponsorship application

This application is all about the sponsoring employer – what the business does, how profitable the business is (and hence whether they can afford to sponsor a skilled migrant worker), whether the business is genuine and operating in Australia etc. This application is usually fairly straightforward, and businesses established and operating in Australia won’t usually run into any problems in having their sponsorship application approved.

Once approved, status as a standard business sponsor is generally valid for 5 years, which means employers only need to lodge this application once every 5 years. Employers can also apply to be an accredited sponsor, which generally involves, amongst other things, turnover of at least $4m for the last 2 years and having had a TSS visa approved in the past. Accredited sponsorship status has the benefit of faster processing times.

Nomination application

Once an employer is approved as a standard business sponsor, it is able to lodge a nomination application for a particular nominated occupation to be filled by a skilled migrant worker. The nomination application is all about convincing the Department of Home Affairs that the business needs that particular nominated occupation to be filled, as attempts to fill the role with an Australian worker have been unsuccessful. This application is the one where most employers run into issues. Getting it right requires an understanding of all the requirements that need to be met under the TSS nomination regulations, including:

the proposed salary reflecting what an equivalent Australian worker performing equivalent work in the same location would receive (and having an understanding of “equivalent work”), or in the absence of an Australian worker performing equivalent work, showing the proposed salary reflects the Australian market salary (and having an understanding of what is meant by “market salary” and what evidence the Department requires to prove “market salary”);

proof of labour market testing i.e. proof that the employer tried to find an Australian worker for the role first (and understanding when labour market testing is not required, and if it is, what is acceptable evidence of labour market testing);

proving the nominated occupation is a genuine position and providing information to prove “genuineness” such as an explanation as to why the position  is required (if it is a new position), how the position fits in with the current organisational structure, and the duties of that nominated occupation; and,

ensuring the nominated occupation is an occupation eligible for nomination under the TSS scheme, by ensuring it is on a list of occupations eligible for nomination.

Visa application

Once the nomination application is approved, the final application is the employee’s visa application. This application is all about the proposed employee’s skills and qualifications and must convince the Department that the employee is suitably skilled to perform the nominated occupation. Generally, this requires having at least 2 years of experience in the nominated occupation, or 2 years of equivalent work experience, in addition to any qualifications, licensing or registration requirements. If the employee, or anyone in their family that is migrating with them, has significant health or character issues, the visa could be refused.

The whole process, including all 3 applications, can take 2-6 months or more, depending on how long the employer/employee takes to collate the required information prior to lodgement of the applications, and current Department processing times.

Given that sponsoring someone on a TSS visa is a significant investment of time and money, it is important to consider the proposed employee’s suitability for the TSS visa before any applications are lodged. There is no point in having the employer approved as a standard business sponsor, and having the nomination application approved, only to find out at the last stage of application, that there is a health or character issue associated with the employee or a member of their migrating family that will result in refusal.

Having an understanding of the process and requirements, and a realistic expectation of the time involved, and approaching the priority issues methodically, will make the process an easier and far less frustrating one.

What happens when you need to fire someone on a TSS visa?

When a nomination application is lodged, there is a requirement that the employer and employee both intend the employment relationship to last for at least 2 years. This does not mean that an employer is required to employ the TSS worker for at least 2 years, only that at the time of lodging the relevant applications, there was an intention that the relationship will be ongoing for the duration of the visa. If there are performance issues with the employee, or if there are company restructures rendering the position redundant, it is still lawful to terminate the employment of an employee on a TSS visa. However, there are some additional risks to consider.

If the employment of a TSS visa holder is terminated by their sponsoring employer, the impact on that employee is often greater than the impact on an employee who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident. If the TSS visa holder is unable to make suitable visa arrangements to stay in Australia (which generally means finding another employer to sponsor them, and quickly), they will need to leave Australia, which involves expense and dislocation. This harsh reality for a TSS visa holder is something the Fair Work Commission consider when determining whether the termination of an employee was harsh, unjust or unreasonable. Therefore, employers should take care to consider this before terminating employment.

If the employee requests in writing that the employer pay their costs of returning home, the employer must also pay their reasonable travel costs, which ordinarily would include economy tickets home for the employee and their migrating family.

If you require assistance or advice lease do not hesitate in contacting us for a confidential discussion.

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Where Do Australia’s Migrants Come From

11 December, 2019

Australia’s Biggest Source Of Migrants For 2017-18

For the second year in a row, India has been revealed as Australia’s biggest source of migrants to Australia.

Over 20.5 per cent of the total permanent migration program outcome for 2017-18 came from India. 33,310 places of 162,417 places were granted to Indian citizens.

China accounted for 15.5 per cent of migrants and the United Kingdom accounted for 8.4% of migrants in 2017-18.

The largest source countries of migrants for 2017–18 were:

  • India with an outcome of 33,310 places (20.5 per cent of outcome), down from 38,854 places in 2016–17;
  • China with 25,145 places (15.5 per cent), down from 28,293 places; and
  • The United Kingdom with 13,654 places (8.4 per cent), down from 17,038 places

The Skill Stream accounted for 68.4 per cent of the total 2017–18 migration program outcome.  The Family stream (excluding Child) accounted for 29.4 per cent of the total 2017–18 migration program outcome with Child stream accounting for 2.1% of the outcome.

The total permanent migration program outcome for 2017–18 was 162,417 places:

  • Skill stream – 111,099 places;
  • Family stream – 47,732 places;
  • Special Eligibility stream – 236 places; and
  • Child visas – 3350 places.

Migrants choose to settle in NSW and Victoria

New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australian were the top four states migrants chose to settle in 2017-18 with 52,251 choosing to settle in NSW and 41,005 choosing to settle in Victoria.

  • New South Wales 52,251
  • Victoria 41,005
  • Queensland 17,870
  • Western Australia 13,480
  • South Australia 12,017
  • Australian Capital Territory 3277
  • Tasmania 2775
  • Northern Territory 2483

*There were 17,259 places where there was no state or territory intended residence indicated.

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