Australia holds permanent migration steady at 1,85,000 for 2025–26
Australia's permanent migration program will remain at 185,000 places for 2025-26, prioritizing skilled migrants with 71% of spots allocated to the Skilled Stream. The Global Talent and Distinguished Talent visas are replaced by the National Innovation Visa to attract innovative individuals. However, recent anti-immigration sentiments may deter some prospective immigrants.
Australia's permanent migration program will remain at 185,000 places for 2025-26, prioritizing skilled migrants with 71% of spots allocated to the Skilled Stream. The Global Talent and Distinguished Talent visas are replaced by the National Innovation Visa to attract innovative individuals. However, recent anti-immigration sentiments may deter some prospective immigrants.
