The Australian Government announced that the Immigration planning levels for the year 2024-25 Permanent Migration Program (Migration Program) will be set at 185,000 places.
The Subclass 189 quota has been reduced, and more applicants are expected under Subclass 190 and Subclass 491.
| Skill Stream Visa | |
| Visa Category | 2024-25 Planning Levels |
| Employer-Sponsored | 44,000 |
| Skilled Independent | 16,900 |
| State/Territory Nominated | 33,000 |
| Regional | 33,000 |
| Business Innovation & Investment | 1,000 |
| Global Talent Independent | 4,000 |
| Distinguished Talent | 300 |
| Skill Total | 1,32,200 |
| Family Stream Visa | |
| Visa Category | 2024-25 Planning Levels |
| Partner | 40,500 |
| Parent | 8,500 |
| Child | 3,000 |
| Other Family | 500 |
| Family Total | 52,500 |
| Special Category Visa | |
| Special Eligibility | 300 |
| Grand Total | 1,85,000 |
