Policy Updates
May 12, 2026
Federal Budget 2026: Migration Points Test Overhaul Expected Tonight
Tonight’s federal budget is expected to deliver the first overhaul of Australia’s skilled migration points test since 2012, with new weight on education, English and age.
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September 4, 2025
Migration Program 2025–26: Official Details Released (But State Allocations Still Pending)
Department of Home Affairs releases full breakdown of 2025–26 Migration Program. State allocations remain pending, but ACT, NSW and SA move ahead with interim processing.
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September 2, 2025
Australia’s 2025–26 Permanent Migration Program Confirmed at 185,000 Places
The Government has confirmed the 2025–26 Permanent Migration Program at 185,000 places, maintaining the same size and composition as 2024–25 with a continued focus on skilled migration.
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Australia’s 2025–26 Permanent Migration Program Confirmed at 185,000 Places
The Government has confirmed the 2025–26 Permanent Migration Program at 185,000 places, maintaining the same size and composition as 2024–25 with a continued focus on skilled migration.
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