Expanded Assessment Options for Selected Automotive Trades Applicants
From 1 April 2023, the need for the following automotive trades from qualified applicants/countries of passport were removed from having to have their skills mandatorily assessed through the Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP). Applicants are now able to have their skills assessed through the Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) program.
Migration Program 2024-25 Planning Levels Announced
On May 14, 2024, the Australian Government unveiled the planning levels for the 2024–25 permanent Migration Program, allocating a total of 185,000 places. The program aims to address skills shortages in priority sectors and streamline visa processing for regional Australia.
