There are plenty of recent migration changes which will open more work opportunities for skilled migrants from India, the UK, and Indonesia this Financial Year 2023-2024.

To tackle the persistent shortage of skilled workers in Australia, graduates in high-demand fields will be granted extended post-study work rights. Also, Tasmania has announced its new features and improvements for their 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program.

Starting from 1 July 2023, the skills assessment requirement will be reintroduced for students who are applying for a Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visa. The Subclass 485 visa is a temporary visa that enables international students to reside, study, and work in Australia after completing their studies.

In a bid to bolster international opportunities and facilitate smoother transitions for various visa categories, recent updates in visa policies have brought forth significant changes.

The Australian government has recently announced the planning levels for the 2023-24 Permanent Migration Program. With a slight reduction of 5,000 places compared to the previous year, the program will consist of 190,000 places. This adjustment aims to ensure a greater focus on addressing immediate workforce shortages while maintaining Australia's status as a competitive and preferred destination for exceptional global talent.

In the upcoming 2023–24 Permanent Migration Program, the Albanese Government remains steadfast with 190,000 allocated places. Anticipated net overseas migration figures project a surge of up to 400,000 places this year, followed by an estimated 315,000 in 2023–24.

After a comprehensive assessment of Australia's migration system and an in-depth examination of the government's federal budget, the government made remarkable changes that will take effect this upcoming July 2023.

Here are the visa changes and opportunities that will take effect this year following a review of Australia's migration system and the government's federal budget.

For the financial year 2023-2024, there will be changes to visas and opportunities based on a review of Australia's migration system and the government's federal budget.

These new visa streams have been introduced to facilitate and simplify the process of obtaining permanent residency in Australia for citizens of Hong Kong.

Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) aims to expand the diaspora in Australia, foster stronger people-to-people connections, and promote greater cultural, commercial, and educational interchange.

Recently, Victoria made a noteworthy alteration to its skilled visa nomination program for 2022-2023. The state has decided to extend its skilled work regional visa (subclass 491) to include applicants residing and/or employed in metropolitan Melbourne, which will fill the program's remaining spots.

The Victorian government is now opening doors for skilled visa candidates with eligible occupations in the health, teaching, or social services fields. As long as they meet the minimum visa requirements, candidates can now enjoy the option for a fast-track nomination.

Starting on July 1st, 2023, international graduates with eligible qualifications will be given an additional two-year extension to their post-study work rights. Only those international graduates who have completed select degrees in areas where there is a verified shortage of skilled workers are eligible for an extension.

Skilled migrants who were employed in Australia amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, but were prevented from applying for permanent residency due to a stealthy alteration in visa regulations, will now be granted permission to remain.

The Australian government announced that the working hour cap will be reintroduced on 1 July 2023 with an increased rate of 48 hours per fortnight.

Due to an anticipated increase in demand, the need for full-time care workers in Australia is expected to double.

A surge of visa approvals will take place over the next five months, as states struggle to fulfill their assigned quotas.