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Latest Update on State Nomination Quotas for Australia (As of April 30, 2025)
As the 2024-25 financial year progresses, the state nomination quotas for the 190 and 491 skilled migration visas are becoming clearer. According to the latest data from the Department of Home Affairs, as of April 30, 2025, the status of state nominations is as follows.

Labor Re-Elected: What It Means for Australia's Immigration Landscape
On 3 May 2025, Australia's federal election concluded with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese successfully leading the Labor Party to re-election.

Queensland's NIV Nomination Criteria Released: Three Key Talent Categories Favoured
Australia’s immigration policy is once again evolving. As part of its strategic migration planning, the Australian Government will launch the new National Innovation Visa (NIV) by the end of 2024.

Major Update for Australia's Working Holiday Visa! Cyclone and Storm-Affected Areas Now Eligible for Visa Extensions, with Queensland as a Key Focus
Australia's Working Holiday Visa (WHV) has just received a major update!
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Countdown Alert! Victoria's State Nomination ROI Submissions Closing on 29 April — Key Information You Must Know
Attention to all those interested in migrating to Australia! The Victorian Government has recently announced that the 2024–2025 financial year’s state nomination Registration of Interest (ROI) process will officially close at 4 PM AEST on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.
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Important Update! From 1 July 2025, Salary Thresholds for 482/186/494 Visas Will Increase by 4.6%!
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has officially announced that, effective 1 July 2025.
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Dutton May Need to Target Backpackers to Deliver Promised Migration Cuts
Australia’s immigration debate is heating up once again. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has promised that, if elected, he will significantly reduce Australia’s migration intake.
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Policy Shifts Turn International Students into Collateral Damage? Unpacking the Wave of Uni Job Cuts in Australia
Australian universities, once welcoming hubs for international students, are now facing unprecedented challenges. Amid declining student demand and significant shifts in migration policy, one in four universities are undergoing major cost-cutting measure.

Urgent Update! Victoria Announces Closing Date for 2024–25 ROI Applications – Final Chance to Apply!
On the afternoon of 17 April, the Victorian Government officially announced that the Registration of Interest (ROI) portal for the 2024–25 Skilled Migration Program will close at 4:00pm (AEST) on Monday, 29 April 2024.

