Overview of Proposed Migration Reforms

 Key targets and data points mentioned include:

• Net Overseas Migration (NOM): ABS figures indicate NOM dropped to 292,100 for the year ending March 2026. The government aims for a target of 245,000 in 2026–27, further decreasing to 225,000 annually by 2027–28.
• Key Issues Highlighted: The Minister pointed to the inherently demand-driven nature of the migration program, "visa-hopping" (frequently switching visas or utilizing appeals to extend stays), and housing supply pressures as major challenges.

More info here: https://visa.ozhome.info/who-arrives_-who-stays-and-who-leaves---policy-changes-17-september-2026

03 December 2024 - The government announced the introduction of the Skills in Demand Visa and released a Core Skills Occupation list (CSOL): https://visa.ozhome.info/legislation-_-policy/2024/core-skills-occupation-list-december-2024

Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1269

The new CSOL fulfils the Government’s commitment to replace complex, out of date and inflexible occupation lists in our temporary skilled visa program. The CSOL is a single consolidated list, informed by labour market analysis and stakeholder consultations by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) that provides access to temporary skilled migration for 456 occupations.

More info about 482 Skills in Demand visa: 482 Skills in Demand Visa

The CSOL will apply to the Core Skills stream of the new Skills in Demand visa, which will replace the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa on 7 December 2024. The CSOL will also apply to the Direct Entry stream of the permanent Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa.

More details on other reform taking place on 7 December 2024, including the Skills in Demand visa and National Innovation visa, will be announced shortly.

Applying for an Australian visa might be a long and stressful process. We are here to take the stress off your mind and make sure everything goes the right way. We can guarantee friendly and professional approach.

It does not matter if your intention is to come as a tourist,  study, work or migrate to Australia, we are here to help! Maybe, you say I am a permanent resident? No worries, you might want to apply for a resident return visa or an Australian citizenship... OZ HOME MIGRATION is here for you as well.

And if your application has been refused or your visa cancelled? We are happy to assess your application and provide an assistance if you decide to apply for a review of an DHA (Department of Home Affairs) decision to refuse your visa or to cancel your visa. Remember! It is important to keep you lawful while you are in Australia.

And there is also the last ditch resort.... the ministerial intervention in some circumstances Ministerial Intervention – sections 351 and 501J​​. Does it apply to you? Contact us to assess your circumstances.

These are visas which we are dealing with:

SKILLED VISAS

POINTS TEST for Skilled Visas 189/190/491 (from 16 November 2019)

POINTS TEST for Skilled Visas 189/190/489 (until 15 November 2019)

189 Skiled Independent

190 Skilled Nominated

489 Skilled Regional (Provisional)

491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)

887 Skilled Regional

485 Temporary Graduate (Graduate or Posr-study work streams)

476 Skilled — Recognised Graduate

EMPLOYMENT VISAS

482 Skills in Demand

482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)

457 Temporary Work (Skilled)

186 Employer Nomination Scheme

417 Working Holiday

462 Work and Holiday

400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist)

407 Training

408 Temporary Activity

408 Covid-19 Pandemic Event

FAMILY VISAS

309 Partner Provisional + 100 Partner Migrant

820 Partner + 801 Partner

300 Prospective Marriage

461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary)

101 / 802 Child

445 Dependent Child

103 Parent

804 Aged Parent

143 Contributory Parent / 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary)

864 Contributory Aged Parent / 884 Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)

870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary)

OPTIONS FOR PERMANENT RESIDENTS

155 Five Year Resident Return 

157 Three Month Resident Return

159 Provisional Resident Return 

151 Former Resident

VISITOR VISA

600 Visitor

601 Electronic Travel Authority

651 eVisitor

BRIDGING VISA

010 Bridging A

020 Bridging B

030 Bridging C

040 Bridging D (Prospective Applicant)

041 Bridging D (Non-applicant)

050 Bridging E (General)

Of course, we are not limited to the visas stated above. We enjoy new challenges! We are happy to look at your specific circumstances and explore new pathways to your dream. On the other hand, we cannot guarantee that there is a way to your dream. Unfortunately, not every case is always feasible. However, we can guarantee we will do our best to make your dream come true.