Australia: Albanese government Migration Strategy released

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT
Residency

Australia — The Albanese Labor government released its Migration Strategy on 11 December 2023 — the first major federal migration policy statement since 2011. Structural themes: simpler system, genuine skills-shortage response, faster pathway to permanent residence, tightened student-visa compliance, reduced overall intake. Implementation rolled out through 2024–2026 via regulation and legislation.
Who it affects: All future skilled migration, student, and temporary visa cohorts.