Permanent Migration Planning Levels

On 14 May 2024, the Australian Government announced that the planning levels for the 2024–25 permanent Migration Program (Migration Program) will be set at 185,000 places.

The 2024–25 permanent Migration Program has the following composition:

• Skill stream (132,200 places, approximately 71 per cent of the program) – This stream has been designed to improve the productive capacity of the economy and fill skill shortages in the labour market, particularly those in regional Australia.

• Family stream (52,500 places, approximately 28 per cent of the program) – This stream is predominantly made up of Partner visas, enabling Australians to reunite with family members from overseas and provide them with pathways to citizenship. Of this stream:

  • 40,500 Partner visas are estimated for 2024–25 for planning purposes, noting this category is demand driven.

  • 3,000 Child visas are estimated for 2024–25 for planning purposes, noting this category is demand driven.

Migration Planning Levels

The below details the planning levels for each visa category. The various States and Territories allocations have not been announced as yet.

To review your visa options and understand your eligibility, book a consultation with one of our experienced Registered Migration Agents today.

Disclaimer: The information provided herein is of a general nature only and does not constitute immigration advice. For more detailed and case-specific information or advice, please get in touch with SCA Connect.