The Skilled stream has had its quota almost doubled as part of the Australian economy’s recovery. Skilled stream visas will account for 70% of the program with a total of 109,900 places.
| Skilled Stream Planning levels | ||
| Visa stream | 2022-23 | 2021-22 |
| Employer sponsored | 30,000 | 22,000 |
| Skilled Independent | 16,652 | 6,500 |
| State and Territory Nominated | 20,000 | 11,200 |
| Regional visas | 25,000 | 11,200 |
| Business and Innovation and Investment | 9,500 | 13,500 |
| Global Talent | 8,488 | 15,000 |
| Distinguished Talent | 300 | 200 |
| Total | 109,900 | 79,600 |
*** Global Talent Attraction
The Government will provide $19.5 million over 2 years from 202223 to continue the Global Business, Talent and Investment Taskforce, as the renamed Global Australia Taskforce, to attract talented individuals and international investment to Australia.
Family visas will be allocated the remaining 30% of places within the program
| Family Stream Planning Levels | ||
| Visa stream | 2022-23 | 2021-22 |
| Partner | 40,500 | 72,300 |
| Parent | 6,000 | 4,500 |
| Other family | 500 | 500 |
| Family Total | 47,000 | 77,300 |
| Special Eligibility | 100 | 100 |
| Child (estimate, not subject to ceiling) | 3,000 | 3000 |
