The Migration program is designed to achieve a range of economic and social outcomes. The program is set annually, with the total places available capped at a ceiling of 160,000 for 2020-21. The total program is broken down into the following streams:
Stream and Category | 2020-21 |
---|---|
Skill stream | |
Employer Sponsored | 22,000 |
Skilled Independent | 6,500 |
Regional | 11,200 |
State/Territory Nominated | 11,200 |
Business Innovation & Investment program | 13,500 |
Global Talent | 15,000 |
Distinguished Talent | 200 |
Skill Total | 79,600 |
Family Stream | |
Partner | 72,300 |
Parent | 4,500 |
Other Family | 500 |
Family Total | 77,300 |
Special Eligibility | 100 |
Child (estimate; not subject to a ceiling) | 3,000 |
Total | 160,000 |
The size and composition of the Migration program is set each year through the Australian Government’s Budget process. It is informed following broad public consultations with state and territory governments, business and community groups and the wider public. Community views, economic and labour force forecasts, international research, net overseas migration and economic and fiscal modelling are all taken into account when planning the program.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/migration-program-planning-levels?fbclid=IwAR1DO9IZrcxBaObMbx6_ucnV60vPjok5cFlatK6s9lE10oHhNsCpWKMiQ48