For other programs, you only need to meet the criteria of each streams you are aiming toward and apply for the visa. As long as you provide all supporting documents required by the Department of Home Affairs, you will just need to wait for the result.
It is not like that in Global Talent Visa Australia.
Through the process of expressing your interest in the Global Talent Independent program, you have to make sure the documents show your best aspect of your expertise in the Targeted Sectors.
As of 1 March this year, the new Migration (Migration Agents Code of Conduct) Regulations 2021 (“Code of Conduct”) came into effect, setting out the ethical obligations of RMAs with respect to their clients, their profession and other practitioners.
Maintenance of a high ethical standard across the migration law profession is essential to maintaining faith in the system, obtaining positive and consistent results for clients, and facilitating timely and efficient interactions with the Department of Home Affairs, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, the courts, and any other stakeholders and beneficiaries of the migration law industry.
The 2014 ‘Kendall Review’ provided impetus for a revised and reworked code of conduct to update the previous iteration that it found to be overly long, clumsily structured, overly prescriptive, and with certain provisions onerous, confusing and inconsistent with consumer and practitioner expectations and modern business practices.
With the stated aim of creating a world class migration advice industry the new Code of Conduct is twice as long as the previous iteration and remains full of prescriptive, highly specific provisions. It is written in denser ‘legalese’ language, rather than ‘plain English’, it imposes a greater compliance and administrative burden on practitioners, and seems to remain, in some parts, inconsistent with consumer expectations.
That said, the Code of Conduct enshrines the key ethical responsibilities that RMAs have to their clients, the profession, and other practitioners. While we have both RMAs and lawyers (who are technically not subject to the Code of Conduct) at Work Visa Lawyers, such considerations are to always be kept front-of-mind. As a migration law firm one of our highest priorities is the maintenance of a very high standard of service and we gladly accept our accountability to our clients, the Department, and our fellow practitioners for the quality of the service we provide.
The explanatory statement of the new Code of Conduct sets out the purported aim to
“…clarify and revise a migration agent’s obligations including obligations to notify certain events… enable migration agents to more clearly understand their obligations and implement best practices followed in comparable industries, including obligations relating to advertising, managing clients’ accounts, managing conflicts of interest and working in a business with others who may not be RMA’s”
The Code of Conduct itself provides its purpose at section 5 as being to:
Protect clients of migration agents; and
Strengthen the integrity of the immigration advice industry and Australia’s immigration system.
The most useful way to get a sense of the ethical obligations set out in the Code of Conduct is by way of a brief look at the section titles of the six Divisions of Part 2 of the Code of Conduct.
Part 2—General duties
Division 1—General
13.......... General duty to act professionally, ethically etc
14.......... Duty to treat all persons with appropriate respect
15.......... Duty not to make false or misleading statements
16.......... Duty not to threaten to contravene this instrument
Division 2—Duties relating to Australia’s immigration system
17.......... Duty to comply with migration law
18.......... Duty not to undermine the migration law
19.......... Duty not to give futile immigration assistance
20.......... Duty to avoid making false or misleading statements etc. to government officials
21.......... Duty relating to correcting false or misleading statements etc
Division 3—Duty to maintain skills and knowledge
22.......... Duty to maintain skills and knowledge
Division 4—Duties relating to practice management
23.......... Duty to ensure that immigration assistance is given only by registered migration agents
24.......... Duties relating to work or services performed by persons other than registered migration agents
25.......... Duties relating to MARN
26.......... Duties not to make false or misleading statements in promoting business etc
27.......... Duty to hold professional indemnity insurance
Division 5—Duties relating to keeping Authority, clients, Department and review authority informed of matters relating to migration agent
28.......... Duty to notify Authority and clients of material changes in matters shown in Register
29.......... Duty to notify Authority of changes in circumstances relevant to agent’s continued registration
30.......... Duty to notify clients, Department and review authority if registration suspended
31.......... Duty to notify clients, Department and review authority if registration expected to lapse
Division 6—Duty to respond to requests from Authority for information or documents
32.......... Duty to respond to requests from Authority for information or documents
From this brief look at some of the core duties dealt with by the Code of Conduct we can get a sense of the key areas that RMAs must look to fulfil their ethical obligations. RMA’s have obligations to their clients; to the migration laws of Australia, the Department; and to themselves and their profession.
The ethical obligations as set out in the new Code of Conduct supports the stated aim of creating a world class migration advice industry in which integrity is paramount to obtaining a fair, legally sound, and justifiable decision. These ethical standards create equity for all applicants and practitioners before the law and ensure a level playing field.
Requirements on practitioners to ensure that they maintain a high level of skills and knowledge of the ebb and flow of migration law, alongside those duties relating to practice management, compels RMA’s to only take on matters which they are skilled and knowledgeable enough to conduct well and can give clients comfort that any RMA that they engage to assist with a migration law matter will have the skill, knowledge, and expertise to provide assistance.
These expectations are clearly set out in section 13 of the Code of Conduct, which reads as follows:
13 General duty to act professionally, ethically etc.
(1) A migration agent must act:
(a) professionally; and
(b) competently; and
(c) diligently; and
(d) ethically, honestly and with integrity.
Note: The other provisions of this instrument supplement, but do not limit, the general duties in this subsection.
(2) A migration agent must not engage in conduct (whether in the agent’s capacity as a migration agent or in any other capacity) that is reasonably likely to damage the reputation of migration agents or the immigration advice industry.
Are you planning to study or work in Australia for its Permanent Residency?
Are you curently in Australia and seeking Australian PR pathway with your skill?
Today’s topic is talking about the best state for skilled visa and employer sponsorship program.
Our opinion about the best state for each stream will be illustrated in the conclusion.
We have recently discussed the comparison of each state regarding its study life in Australia by the “where should I study” series.
Today we are going to look at the comparison of each state sponsorship program (Visa 491, Visa 190), and the employer-sponsored visa options (Visa 482, Visa 186...) for those who are working in Australia.
Skilled Migration Program and Employer Sponsorship Visa in New South Wales (NSW)
NSW is the most popular state in skilled migration programs and employer sponsorship, making it highly competitive.
Speaking of skilled visas 491 and 190, you do not need to be working in your nominated occupation to be eligible for the 190 visas or 491 visas.
You only need to reside there for 3 months and seek a nomination for the skilled nominated visa 190.
However, NSW does not offer a full range of skilled occupations list similar to SOL of the Department of Home Affair and please be aware that the list can be changed from time to time.
While requirements are relatively straightforward , NSW is still very competitive and only chooses applicants with the highest points test score due to a significant number of applications per year.
This is appropriate because the number of international students and workers in NSW are much higher than its allocations number each program year.
The excellent candidates will be selected. If you think you might be eligible for NSW State Nomination Visa 190, 491, please book an appointment with our experts.
If you choose to study in NSW for a skilled visa, you should consider going to regional areas of NSW like Newcastle or Wollongong for a chance to obtain a visa 491.
It may be very difficult for fresh graduates in NSW to compete with other applicants to achieve high points.
Nevertheless, Sydney has many global organizations to offer opportunities for employer sponsorship in management related and also high-level ICT Related occupation.
Accoutants, the most popular occupation which has been on its downside recently seems to be more interested in getting PR through Visa 482.
Accoutant is listed on Medium and Long Term Skilled Occupation list, which gives the applicants more Permanent Residency pathways.
This employer sponsorship program can give international students and workers opportunities for permanent residency pathways for certain occupations and streams
Especially for applicants who have been in Australia during the pandemic (more than 12 months from February 2020 to December 2021 in Australia), you might be eligible for a 482 Short Term to Permanent Residency.
State Nomination Visa 491/190 and Employer Sponsored Visa 482,186 in Victoria
Victoria offers a VERY LIMITED skilled occupation list and benefits to its students who study there and seek state nomination from Victoria.
You may be disappointed if you did not choose the right major for your study in Victoria.
However, there is no clear guideline in the Victoria state sponsorship program.
Except for the requirement that you work in its target sectors, your occupation must use STEMM skills.
There are around 227,000 international students in Victoria, with only 4000 places in state nomination each financial year. (Statistics from November 2020)
It means you only have around a 2% chance to get a skilled visa 491 or 190 in Victoria.
It is worth mentioning that Victoria is famous for its employer sponsorship program.
There are a lot of big companies in Melbourne that may offer employer sponsorship opportunities similar to Sydney.
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To study in Victoria, you should select a major in their target sectors or an occupation which is listed in Medium and Long term skilled occupation list for higher chances of getting Permanent Residency in Australia
Otherwise, you will end up going regional area to seek the nomination.
Skilled Visa 491/190 and Employer Sponsored Visa 482,186 in Queensland
Queensland is focusing on nominating those working in the state.
To be eligible for a skilled nomination in QLD, you must be working full-time in your nominated occupation for at least three months after completing a minimum of 2 years of study.
If you study Ph.D. in QLD, you may be nominated for permanent residency 190 visas from Queensland.
You may be disappointed if you are a skilled migrant here because of its water-dropping invitations during the year with just over 2,000 allocations.
However, QLD is the first state to introduce its Small Business Owner stream, and this program has a lot of benefits to international students who have completed their studies.
And QLD has a lot of job opportunities you can look for regarding employer sponsorship programs visa 482 to have a pathway to Permanent residency subclass 186.
Moreover, Queensland has just opened DAMA Stream in Townsville region
You need to consider these streams if you choose to study in Queensland.
Skilled Visa 491/190 and Employer Sponsored Visa 482,186 Western Australia
Western Australia’s nomination requirements are simple, but their skilled occupation list is limited.
To be eligible for WA Nomination, you need a job offer in the Schedule 2 list
Or have 12 months of Australian work experience in the nominated occupation in the Schedule 1 list.
They have a graduate pathway for those who study for at least 2 years in WA.
However, their migration program can be challenging, with its occupation list changing from time to time without notice.
The employer sponsorship program is suitable for those who are working in the mining industry.
Choosing WA as a destination for study and permanent residency is not a good choice unless you are talented
Skilled Visa 491/190 and Employer Sponsored Visa 482,186 ACT
The Australian capital Territory gives you access to nomination via Canberra Matrix only.
Please be aware that this matrix is different from the EOI points test from the Department of Home Affairs.
There is no specific graduate pathway in the ACT. However, you can get higher matrix points with more years to study there.
ACT also has its own critical occupation list with points score level of chance to be selected
Importantly, this critical list has been changing continuously during the last financial year
ACT just opened their small business owner stream last year, 2021; this stream will give applicants more matrix points and a chance to be selected for nomination.
ACT has most jobs in government which usually requires a permanent residence status. So, we don’t recommend ACT as a place for employer-sponsor
Choose to study in the ACT if you are familiar with the matrix process and enjoy the top study quality.
Skilled Visa 491/190 and Employer Sponsored Visa 482,186 NT
The Northern Territory is famous for its generous skilled migration program in supporting its own graduates
There are graduate and working streams in NT with its full range of occupations and simple requirement without work experience. All you need to do is to prove your long term commitment to NT for a PR nomination
The Graduate stream gives more benefits if
applicants can prove long-term commitment to the state
and have another 6-month stay after graduation with NT under a Temporary graduate visa.
In our experience, NT will be happy to send out invitations for those applicants.
NT has NT DAMA, which utilizes the labor agreement stream of TSS 482 visas.
With the willingness to nominate graduates – the NT is a good all-round option.
If you choose to study in NT for PR, choose some courses that instantly help you get skill assessment without working requirements and those courses must be be able to get you a Tmporary Graduate 485 Visa.
State Nomination Visa 491/190 and Employer Sponsored Visa 482,186 Tasmania
Tasmania is one of the friendliest states for skilled nominated visas with its clear guidelines and transitional arrangements if rules are changed
If you started studying in Tasmania now, you might have to be working in Tasmania to be eligible for nomination.
Current requirements are 3 months and 6 months for 491 and 190 respectively, with occupations in Tasmania’s list.
Tasmania currently announced a new stream of small business owners, which is the most straightforward requirement among all states.
Tasmania has a very high level of allocations compared to its low population of international students
It has 3300 allocations in visa 491 and visa 190 and only 12,500 international students in the states
However, you need to consider the population and market before studying or opening a business in tasmania for the small business owner stream visa 491 and visa 190.
if you are interested in Tasmania state nomination, call us now for the best advice.
However, with its low population and stable economic activity in the state, Tasmania seems to be not an attractive destination for whom seek employer sponsorship program
State Nomination Visa 491/190 and Employer Sponsored Visa 482,186 South Australia
South Australia has one of the most comprehensive state sponsorship visa program and moderate Employer Sponsorship opportunities where skilled migrants can consider towards.
They offer the full range of skilled occupations, but the requirements may vary in each occupation
Comparing the number of South Australia’s international students and its allocations, they have significantly more chances than others who study in metro areas like Brisbane (QLD), Melbourne (Victoria) or Sydney (NSW).
State Nomination South Australia Visa 491, visa 190
South Australia has a lot of different streams and separate regional postcodes in South Australia where more concessions of Permanent Residency pathway are allocated in the state.
Generally, you need to be working in your nominated occupation from 3 to 18 months for 190 and 491 visas
Or working in ANY OCCUPATION in regional postcodes of South Australia to get 491 visas
There is also a high GPA stream with a chance to be nominated 190 visas in SA
Under the talent and innovator program, SA has announced a startup and small business stream, which has actively invited applicants 190 visas.
Employer sponsorship program in South Australia
SA is a good place to come with its employer sponsorship, for some occupations like motor mechanic, chef or cook in outer regional so that applicants can prepare themselves a backup plan to skilled migration program.
South Australia, same as NT, is actively enhancing its DAMA streams. It means simple requirement with more occupations in the list for Australian PR.
Study in South Australia to enjoy its work-life balance while you are aiming for permanent residency
Work Visa Lawyers has been established in South Australia with a team of Immigration lawyers and Registered Migration Agents who are specialized in South Australia Immigration.
Which state is the best for skilled migration program visa 491,190 and which state is the best for Employer Sponsored visa 482, 186?
To conclude, the best states for migration for international graduates are South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. This is because these states strongly support international graduates and have comparatively high numbers of visas allocated to these states.
Part of this high allocation is that all the states are considered regional.
The best state for migration based on employer sponsorship depends on which state offers the most opportunities for your occupation.
For many management-related occupations or occupations that would be employed by large organisations including high-level ICT jobs, the best states may be New South Wales which has Sydney and Victoria which has Melbourne.
If your occupation is mining-related then attractive states would include Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland and South Australia.
That is all for today. We hope that this writing can give you a better idea of which state you should choose to study in Australia to get permanent residency.
This information is correct at the time of publication but is subject to change without notice. All information provided on this page is provided for purely educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For advice on your situation, please speak with an Immigration Lawyer or a Registered Migration Agent.
The Global Talent Visa (GTV) on the other hand has gained popularity as it was an attractive option for several skilled and talented individuals because it was designed to be a streamlined pathway to permanent residency for those who are considered as high-calibre, outstanding global talents.
So how would you know whether the Global Talent Visa or another skilled visa is suitable for you? Below are some of the considerations
Australian Immigration Monthly News April 2022 Overview
Two big events have influenced the news this month. The Australian federal budget was handed down on Tuesday, 29 March
This is provided a lot of details about what to expect in the migration program year. The second big event is that on 10 April Prime Minister Scott Morrison called the day for the federal election.
The federal election will be held on 21 May 2022.
Just prior to the election being called there is often a frenzy of activity and announcements.
This is because once the election is cold then the government often goes into what’s called caretaker mode. Parliament no longer sits and there is no further opportunity to pass new legislation.
Another factor relevant to this month’s news is that Australia has very low unemployment rate at 4%. However, there are severe skills shortages in many industries.
There are a lot of essential updates during March and April 2022.
Changes have been made to bring benefits to skilled workers in Australia.
However, there is still a focus on other streams like Business and Investment Visa or Global Talent Visa.
Today’s video will cover:
A new pathway to PR for short term TSS visa 482 - Full Information here !
Tasmania has announced having a limited allocations remaining.They have requested more investigation for other places.
However, there has been no positive news until now.
More than 1,480 applications are yet to be decided.
Only 1300 places remaining, Migration Tasmania will prioritize applicants who are employed directly related to their skills assessment.
Some applications may be held over to the new program year.
But you will be considered based on the arrangements at the lodgment time.
Tasmanian Skilled Migration has published a consultation paper that invites public comment.
It is reviewing the migration requirements and setting for the next program year.
Overall, there are more positive pathways :
Long term residence pathways for 491 and 190 skilled visa nominations.
Graduate pathways updates of the requirement for Tasmania Graduate
Non-student visa holders who complete courses on the priority list can be considered Tas graduates.
Applicants must have 3 months of work experience in the nominated occupation post-graduation.
Business owner requirement has changed to 12 months of operation.
Tasmania will remove its skilled occupation list for overseas applicants.
Offshore applicants can now receive invitations after lodgment of EOI.
This new proposal is for review now.
Public comments are welcome to enhance Tasmania’s migration settings.
Western Australia Skilled Visa 491 and 190 Updates
WA has announced additional nomination allocations for its state nomination program.
New applications are now being accepted.
All on-hand applications will be proceeded with and be contacted as required.
The following invitation round will be held in the first week of May and June.
Other states such as NSW Skilled Visa 491 or Victoria State nomination has not yet been changed recently. However, it seems to be very competitive in these states with a large number of applications on hand.
Clients can consider moving regional to seek 491 or 190 nominations earlier.
DAMA opens more in QLD, WA, and NSW
There is a DAMA Revolution going on for Regional Australia.
This gives skilled workers more pathways to permanent residency in Australia.
There are new DAMAs for the following Regions:
Far North Queensland
Orana, NSW
East Kimberly and Pilbara, WA
Some changes have been adjusted for NT DAMA.
Northern Territory DAMA
NT DAMA has made some changes to support the Territory businesses with workforce shortages.
Key changes include:
More streamlined framework for employers to access workers over 5 year period
More flexible permanent resident pathway
24 new occupations including lower-skilled occupations in agriculture
Higher age limit
Lower English requirement for tradies
Far North Queensland
The Australian government ensures that Far North QLD remains fit for the evolution of the regional labor market
Queensland is always famous for its tourist destinations.
These new changes in DAMA can support the economic impact on the tourism and hospitality sectors.
A range of occupations will become available for businesses to source workers.
Pilbara
DAMA of Pilbara will commence on 9 May 2022.
This will allow 66 occupations in Engineering, trades, Childcare, aged care, and health services to get access.
Employment opportunities are abundant on offer there in Pilbara.
East Kimberly DAMA
Businesses in East Kimberly can now access workers of more than 100 occupations.
The mining industry has covered a large economic output in East Kimberly.
However, the health care and social assistance industry is driving to be the largest employment sector.
Significant investment has taken part in the expansion of this area.
That will support growth in both the agricultural and tourism sectors
Orana, NSW
65 occupations have been open in the Orana region for businesses to source workers
This provides access to critical workers for jobs unable to be filled locally.
A skilled migrant workforce plays an important role in helping Orana fill the vacancies.
Skill level 4,5 occupations like aged care workers, security officers, or waiters are critical to the region.
DAMA and its streamlined migration pathway can attract skilled workers to fill the labor shortages.
Complete detail about DAMA in Australia will be published soon on our website.
Working holiday makers
Australia will open its doors to more working holiday makers.
New measures have been introduced to support current Australia’s tourism and trade sector.
There are now 47 countries globally with access to Australia’s work and holiday program.
A 30% cap increase to the working holiday programs.
Commencing on July 2022:
Australia will open to 500 young people from Brazil
Another 100 places for Mongolia
Cap increase up to 1000 places for the Slovak Republic
Hungary and Austria will also have a cap increased to 500 places
Italian and Danish who are aged 35 and under can now get access to the program.
Australia and India’s trade Agreement
Good news for Indians who are interested in working in Australia
In the new Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, 1000 work and holiday places for Indians have been allocated.
Those Indian students awarded first-class honors will have additional 2 or 3 years’ stay.
They must complete a STEM or ICT bachelor’s degree.
Agriculture Visa
Vietnam and Australia have signed the bilateral agreement for the Agriculture Visa program.
This will allow workers from Vietnam to work on Australian farms.
This agreement helps address the shortage in the agriculture industry for the medium and long term.
However, the application process has not yet published in detail.
Please stay tuned and subscribe to our channel for more updates.
Some changes in Pandemic Event Covid-19 Visa 408
Applicants must hold a valid visa with work rights 90 days or less from ceasing to apply for pandemic event Visa 408
Such a visa that was more than 28 days from the application will not be accepted.
Work Visa Lawyers will assess whether your occupation and your current profile fits into this covid visa 408. We will then draft and collate all the necessary paperwork, submit it, and follow up on your behalf.
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The skilled migration program attracts skilled migrants worldwide and onshore graduates and workers as its benefits that the country can bring to each family.
Not surprisingly, Australia receives thousands of applications every year under the skilled migration program, which is highly competitive.
Those who are not highly skilled in their occupation might consider the Small Business Owner (SBO) pathway to aim for permanent residency.
Queensland was the first state to launch this program, and it has been increasingly popular over the years.
As of July 2021, four states in Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, Canberra, and South Australia, have this program officially in place.
You may not be aware that South Australia even has this stream. Very few articles talk about the small business owner skilled migration stream in South Australia.
This blog will give you full details of the South Australia small business owner stream.
Before that, watch out video for the quick overview of the Small business owner stream South Australia 491/190
Migration planning levels 2022-23 – a clear focus on Skilled Migration with 30, 000 more allocations and less than 30,000 for Family and partner visas.
This shows the significant impact of covid-19 to the labor shortages of Australia now the government is trying to attract more skilled migrants, driving innovation and investment as part of the 2022-23 budget.
The 2022-23 permanent Migration Program ceiling will be capped at 160,000 places.
Migration – Skill stream
The Morrison Government’s Migration Program will focus on skilled migration, with a return to a pre-pandemic composition of roughly two-thirds/one-third across the Skill and Family streams.
The Skill stream will increase to 109,900, more than 30,000 places above 2021-22 planning levels.
There have been significant growth in number of quotas for each stream in Skilled Migration such as:
Employer Sponsored Visa: 8,000 more allocations
Skilled Independent 189 Visa: roughly 10,000 more allocations for the new program years 2022-2023. This is published to deal with the current huge backlog in the Department of Home Affairs
Skilled Regional visa 491 or visa 494 will more than double to 25,000 places to support growth in regional Australia.
Business Innovation and Investment (9,500 places), Global Talent (8,448 places) and Distinguished Talent (300 places) are experiencing a modest reduction in the allocations.
This may not be as bad as it sounds for Business Innovation and Investment Visa, because the processing of those business visas have been slow and may not have reached allocations.
The drop in Global Talent visa allocations looks dramatic, but it is useful to remember, that in 2021, while there was an allocation of 15,000, just over 9000 was granted.
Australia is still proven to be the most favorable destination in the world for highly skilled workers and investors.
Occupation lists will be reviewed and updated in early 2022-23 to reflect changes in Australia’s labor market, based on advice from the National Skills Commission.
Migration – Family stream
As part of the Government’s migration program, the Family stream will provide an estimated 50,000 places to support family reunion.
The Partner and Child visa categories are estimated to deliver 40,500 and 3,000 visas respectively (delivery of Partner and Child visas will be subject to demand and visa processing requirements); while 6,000 places will be available for Parent visas; and 500 places for Other Family visas.
This sounds bad, but the Partner visa allocation was nearly doubled during the covid pandemic.
From 2022-23, Partner visa processing will move to a demand driven model.
Granting Partner visas on a demand-driven basis will provide the flexibility to meet the demand for Partner visas in a given program year, and assist in mitigating future growth in the Partner visa pipeline while maintaining immigration integrity.
Working Holiday Makers
There is an increase in the cap for Working Holiday Maker – the 462 visa
11,000 additional WHM visas will be available for prospective backpackers.
This is reasonable when Australia is pushing their programs which support significantly on labor shortages in critical sectors such as the Agriculture Visa program, Working Holiday Makers.
Humanitarian Visas
The 2022-23 Humanitarian Program will be maintained at the current ceiling of 13,750 places
an additional 16,500 places will be available for Afghan nationals under the Humanitarian program and will be equally allocated over the next four years.
There will be 4000 places available for Ukrainians under the Temporary Humanitarian visa. Minister Hawke has commented that Ukrainians will be considered displaced persons that may return to their homeland in the future. They will have access to Medicare and work rights.
Funding the Immigration Department
The budget has released decreased funding for the Department of Home affairs Immigraiton services over the next five years. Funding will go down each year.
2021-22: $3,917m
2022-23: $3,335m
By 2024-25: $2,848m
So how achievable are the targets, with cutting the Department.
Looking at the breakdown of the expenditure can is quite revealing:
Australia spends twice as much, over 2 billion a year, on the management of unlawful non-citizens. While it spends less than a billion, 822 million, on managing the entire skilled and immigration program.
So, the obvious way to improve the budget on Immigration is to spend less on detention and then you have more for visa services and Citizenship.
The best way to do this, is to give those in detention, that can safely be released, Bridging visa and work rights. This will save millions and possibly billions.
Greater funding for the skilled part of the Immigration budget could boost Australia’s post covid recovery and help with skills shortages.
