This migration strategy outlines a new vision for Australia’s migration system. The strategy has been informed by extensive consultation with business, unions and other stakeholders, and more than 450 submissions received as part of the Review of the Migration System.​​

Migrants continue to be an essential part of Australia’s economic and social fabric. Today, more than half of all Australians were born overseas or have a parent born overseas.

The strategy outlines five core objectives for Australia’s migration system. To achieve these objectives, the Government will deliver eight key actions, supported by more than 25 new policy commitments and existing commitments already made by Government.

The reforms focus on:

• targeted skilled migration and new streamlined pathways for top global talent
• higher standards for international students and education providers to drive quality in international education
• visa settings to tackle worker exploitation and protect wages and conditions
• support for regional Australia to get fast access to skilled workers
• a new approach to migration planning to help return migration back to pre-pandemic levels and to get the right skills in the right places.