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Australia Announces New Skilled Migration Quota for 2025-2026

The Australian government has revealed an increased migration quota, prioritizing healthcare, IT, and engineering professionals.

Industry experts anticipate significant updates to the skilled migration points calculation system, with emphasis on work experience.

PTE Core is now officially accepted for all Australian visa applications, joining IELTS and standard PTE Academic.

Healthcare workers and IT professionals are seeing faster visa processing times as Australia addresses skill shortages.

Regional areas introduce streamlined visa pathways with additional points and faster processing for skilled workers.

Annual occupation ceiling figures show increased availability for nursing, software engineering, and accounting roles.

Multiple Australian states have updated their skilled occupation lists, adding new opportunities for migrants.

Expanded biometrics collection network makes visa application process more accessible for applicants worldwide.

New fee structure for partner visas comes into effect from January 2026, with minor increases across all categories.

Pilot program for remote workers shows strong interest, with discussions underway for permanent implementation.