Out of a total 160,000 places in 2022-23, the Skilled stream visas will have 109,000 (70%). Family Stream visas will compose the remaining 30%, whilst the humanitarian program maintains a ceiling figure of 13,750.
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 |
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 |