Budget 2026–27: Tweaks, Not a Reset, for Immigration

Budget 2026–27: Tweaks, Not a Reset, for Immigration

The Federal Budget handed down last night has few surprises for Australia’s immigration program. Permanent migration will favour onshore visa holders, and net overseas migration is expected to slide.

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462 visas: Philippines added from 1 July 2024, ballot introduced for China, Vietnam, India

462 visas: Philippines added from 1 July 2024, ballot introduced for China, Vietnam, India

The Philippines will be added to the subclass 462 – Work and Holiday visa program with 200 places available from 1 July 2024. A ballot system will commence for China, Vietnam, and Indian nationals for the same visa due to high demand.

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Subclass 417 - Working Holiday visas: UK nationals exempt from regional work from 1 July 2024

Subclass 417 - Working Holiday visas: UK nationals exempt from regional work from 1 July 2024

Specified subclass 417 work, which is working in a regional area and in certain jobs to apply for further working holiday visas will not be necessary for British citizens or overseas British nationals from 1 July 2024.

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