Highlights: Australia Sets 185,000 PR Places for 2025–26
- The Australian Government has announced the 2025–26 Migration Program planning levels at 185,000 places, maintaining the same intake as 2024–25.
- The Skill stream accounts for 132,200 places (71%), supporting employer-sponsored, regional, state-nominated, and independent skilled visas.
- The Family stream includes 52,500 places (28%), primarily Partner visas, alongside Parent, Child, and Other Family categories.
- A new National Innovation Visa with 4,300 places has been introduced, replacing the Global Talent and Distinguished Talent visas.
- Additionally, 300 Special Eligibility visas are reserved for unique cases, such as returning permanent residents.
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Australia’s Immigration Plan Revealed: Who Gets the PR Spots?
The Australian Government has confirmed the 2025–26 Migration Program planning levels at 185,000 places, maintaining the same as 2024–25. The program continues to strike a balance between addressing skill shortages in the labour market and enabling family reunification.
|
Visa Stream / Category |
2023–24 Planning Levels |
2024–25 Planning Levels |
2025–26 Planning Levels |
|
Skill |
|
|
|
|
Employer Sponsored |
36,825 |
44,000 |
44,000 |
|
Skilled Independent |
30,375 |
16,900 |
16,900 |
|
Regional |
32,300 |
33,000 |
33,000 |
|
State/Territory Nominated |
30,400 |
33,000 |
33,000 |
|
Business Innovation & Investment |
1,900 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
|
Talent and Innovation |
– |
– |
4,300 |
|
Global Talent (Independent) |
5,000 |
4,000 |
– |
|
Distinguished Talent |
300 |
300 |
– |
|
Skill Total |
1,37,100 |
1,32,200 |
1,32,200 |
|
Family |
|
|
|
|
Partner |
40,500 |
40,500 |
40,500 |
|
Parent |
8,500 |
8,500 |
8,500 |
|
Child |
3,000 |
3,000 |
3,000 |
|
Other Family |
500 |
500 |
500 |
|
Family Total |
52,500 |
52,500 |
52,500 |
|
Special Eligibility |
400 |
300 |
300 |
|
Total Migration Program |
1,90,000 |
1,85,000 |
1,85,000 |
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Australia Keeps Migration Program Levels at 185,000: What This Means for You
Australia’s 2025–26 Migration Program is more than an announcement—it’s a roadmap for those looking to build their future Down Under. For Indians, it means higher chances of securing permanent residency through skill-based routes, while still ensuring family reunification stays a priority.
Given below are some ways that can help you with the Australia PR process:
- Check your eligibility early: Ensure your occupation is listed on the Skilled Occupation List and get your skills assessed.
- Boost your points: Higher English scores, work experience, and state nominations can improve your chances.
- Explore regional options: With 33,000 regional places, moving beyond big cities can speed up your PR journey.
- Stay updated on new visas: The National Innovation Visa opens doors for innovators and entrepreneurs.
- Plan with family in mind: Family pathways remain open, making migration smoother for your loved ones.
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