Visa Allocations for Financial Year 2024-2025
Visa Allocations per State and Territory for FY 2024-2025
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold Increase Key Details
Work and Holiday Visa Updates
Despite the Albanese government's recent overhaul of the immigration system, which will see nearly 10,000 additional skilled workers nationwide, Queensland is set to experience a reduction in its allocated number of skilled migrants for the 2024-2025 financial year.
Visa Allocations per State and Territory for FY 2024-2025
| undefined | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland | 1,550 visas | 120 visas |
| Tasmania | 1,200 visas | 1,500 visas |
| Western Australia | 2,350 visas | 11,500 visas |
| South Australia | 2,300 visas | 1,900 visas |
| Northern Territory | 650 visas | 1,200 visas |
| Australian Capital Territory | 1,200 visas | 1,800 visas |
| New South Wales | 3,150 visas | 3,150 visas |
| Victoria | 3,300 visas | 5,000 visas |
Overall, Western Australia is the big winner in this Financial Year’s invitation round. The deal between Cook and Albanese Labor Governments is set to bolster the state’s workforce and address critical skill gaps across various industries.
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold Increase Key Details
The new TSMIT of $73,150 came into effect last 1 July 2024. From such date forward, all new nomination applications (482 visa, 186 visa, 494 visa) must meet the new TSMIT of $73,150 or the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher. This ensures that skilled migrants are fairly compensated in line with market conditions and the cost of living. Importantly, this change will not affect existing visa holders or nominations lodged before 1 July 2024. These individuals will continue to operate under the previous TSMIT of $70,000.
Work and Holiday Visa Updates
UK citizens
UK citizens now benefit from new exemptions under the Working Holiday Visa program. These changes include extending the eligible age range from 30 to 35 years and removing the ‘specified work’ requirement. Previously, this requirement involved completing tasks such as fruit picking, construction labor, or mining activities in designated regional areas to qualify for a second or third visa. These updates aim to encourage more young UK citizens to engage in cultural exchange and work opportunities in Australia.
China, Vietnam, and Indian citizens
The Government will introduce a visa pre-application (ballot) process for the capped Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa program for China, Vietnam, and India from 2024–25. The ballot process will help to manage program demand and application processing times for these countries.
Philippine citizens
Filipinos are now eligible for Australia's Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462). This new change allows Filipinos aged 18-30 to take on short-term jobs to fund their travels and explore Australia freely during their stay.
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