Australia’s 2022 Migration Outlook
On its path to post-pandemic economic recovery the Australian government strives to augment migration to stimulate its economy. As per the ACCI (The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry), temporary and permanent skilled migration programs are critical components that actuate planning and development of workforce in Australia. And of the multiple means, skilled migration is the most critical one that has repleted the skill gaps. As per The 2021 Intergenerational Report (IGR) by the Treasury department of the Government of Australia, there is a distinct relation between skilled migration and economic development. Australia plans to invite 109,000 immigrants in the year 2022, which is 30,000 places higher than that of 2021.
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2022–23 Migration Program Planning Levels (Total 160,000)
The 2022–23 Migration Program will have a planning level of 160,000 places with the following composition:
- Skill (109,900 places) — this stream is designed to improve the productive capacity of the economy and fill skill shortages in the labour market, including those in regional Australia.
- Family (50,000 places) — 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.
- Special Eligibility (100 places) — this stream covers visas for those in special circumstances, including permanent residents returning to Australia after a period overseas.
The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs can redistribute places between Skill stream visa categories on an ongoing basis to respond to changing economic conditions as they occur.
Planning Levels by Visa Category (2021–22 vs 2022–23)
| Visa Stream | Visa Category | 2021–22 | 2022–23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill | Employer Sponsored | 22,000 | 30,000 |
| Skilled Independent | 6,500 | 16,652 | |
| Regional | 11,200 | 25,000 | |
| State/Territory Nominated | 11,200 | 20,000 | |
| Business Innovation & Investment (BIIP) | 13,500 | 9,500 | |
| Global Talent (Independent) | 15,000 | 8,448 | |
| Distinguished Talent | 200 | 300 | |
| Skill Total | 79,600 | 109,900 | |
| Family | Partner (demand driven: estimate, not subject to a ceiling) | 72,300 | 40,500 |
| Parent | 4,500 | 6,000 | |
| Child (demand driven estimate, not subject to a ceiling) | 3,000 | 3,000 | |
| Other Family | 500 | 500 | |
| Family Total | 77,300 | 50,000 | |
| Special Eligibility | 100 | 100 | |
| Total Migration Program | 160,000 | 160,000 |
State & Territory Nominations (2021–22 Allocations)
Under the 2021–22 Migration Program settings, nomination allocations are made available to States and Territories in the following visa categories:
- Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)
- Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP)
State and Territory Nomination Allocations
| State/Territory | Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) | Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) | BIIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 600 | 1,400 | 30 |
| New South Wales | 4,000 | 3,640 | 2,200 |
| Victoria | 3,500 | 750 | 1,750 |
| Queensland | 1,180 | 950 | 1,400 |
| Northern Territory | 500 | 700 | 75 |
| Western Australia | 2,100 | 1,090 | 360 |
| South Australia | 2,600 | 3,330 | 1,000 |
| Tasmania | 1,100 | 2,200 | 45 |
| Total | 15,580 | 14,060 | 6,860 |
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FAQs
What are the main visa streams for Australia migration in 2022–23? The program has Skill (109,900 places), Family (50,000 places), and Special Eligibility (100 places) streams, totaling 160,000 places.
Which skilled visas are most popular for Australia PR? Key pathways include Employer Sponsored, Skilled Independent (Subclass 189), State/Territory Nominated (Subclass 190), and Regional (Subclass 491), plus BIIP and Global Talent (Independent).
How do state nominations help? State/Territory nominations under Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 target local skill needs and can improve your Australia PR prospects via points and invitations.
Can the Australian Government change category allocations mid-year? Yes. The Minister can redistribute places across Skill categories to respond to changing economic and labour market conditions.
