PERMANENT MIGRATION PROGRAM SET FOR 2025-2026

The Albanese Labor Government will maintain the 2025-26 Permanent Migration Program at the same level and settings as the 2024-2025 Program, 185,000.

It follows consultation with the states and territories, which recommended maintaining the size and composition of the Program, with a focus on skilled migration.

The Department of Home Affairs has been processing visas based on last year’s level, so there has been no disruption to the delivery of the Program.

Tony Burke