Permanent migration places unchanged at 185,000 for 2025-26
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The breakdown of permanent migration places for 2025-26 will remain unchanged from the previous year in every aspect, down to each category.
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New English language tests approved for student and skilled visas and amendments to minimum scores from 7 August 2025
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Three new English language tests were added to almost all Australian skilled visas. However, visa applicants must be careful as some will not apply, and threshold scores have changed.
Read MoreIncome thresholds increasing 4.6% on 1 July 2025; Permanent planning levels now multiyear
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Income thresholds will increase by 4.6 per cent for all employer-nominated visas from 1 July 2025. Meanwhile, the Federal Budget delivered little in the way of migration policies for the coming year other than projecting net overseas migration to almost halve in the coming years, and that permanent migration planning levels will consider the next four years instead of 12 months.
Read MoreNew Northern Territory DAMA for 5 years, over twice as many occupations and nominations
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The Northern Territory has a third Designated Area Migration Agreement commencing today and running for 5 years with expanded occupations and increased nominations.
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