29/04/2023
Increase of TSMIT -definite change – see medial release https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/ClareONeil/Pages/temporary-skilled-migration-income-threshold-raised.aspx
The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), which has not been raised since it was frozen at $53,000 a decade ago, will jump to $70,000, where it would have been without the freeze.
Pathway to PR and ending the temporary migration program - definite change see media release https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/ClareONeil/Pages/temporary-skilled-migration-income-threshold-raised.aspx
All skilled temporary workers will be given the opportunity to apply for permanent residency.
3 Lanes for Migration
System to be split in 3 tiers;
The first — a 'light touch' tier — will be a streamlined lane for high-earning workers. It'll be designed for fast turnarounds on highly-skilled worker visas, in a bid to end long wait times hampering Australia's efforts to fill skills shortages.
"[It] is a pathway which is fast and simple for the specialised highly-skilled workers we need to drive innovation in our economy. It helps build jobs for the future," Ms O'Neil said
The second - a mainstream skilled pathway - will focus on middle-income earners, which is where the new salary threshold could be most keenly felt.
"[It] would focus on proper assessment of labour shortages, rather than the current outdated approaches everyone agrees are not working," Ms O'Neil said.
The third - for essential industries - will revamp Australia's intake of low-earning migrants, which could have big implications for under-pressure sectors such as aged care.
It's not clear exactly when the new system will be in place, but the government insists it's working as quickly as possible to implement it
Fewer visa types – over 100 Australian visas will be trimmed down
Students to be considered as part of the skilled migration program
Changing the points test – recalibration is suggested to select migrants likely to make the greatest long-term economic contribution
Changes to parent visas - introducing a lottery system and more temporary parent visas plus possibly removing permanent residency
Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Emergency Management.
