Permanent migrant intake set for another cut under Coalition, according to experts

Australia's permanent migration intake could drop by more than 10,000 people this year due to two major changes introduced by the Federal Government. Key points: Regional and "global talent" visas create major changes in the permanent immigration program Experts say the new programs will not attract as many migrants as in planning levels The Government has cut the permanent migration intake in recent years, while temporary migration increases Communities in regions desperate for population growth may be the ones to feel the biggest impact. He said the global talent scheme, set for 5,000 places, was also "very adventurous", leaving permanent visa grants likely to fall significantly short of the planning level. Migration planning levels 2019-20 Skill stream Employer "While this may not have an immediate short-term effect on the actual rate of migration to and from Australia, history tells us it will play an important role over the longer term, as people who are unable to transition from a temporary to a permanent visa consider leaving Australia instead," he said. "Key focuses of this year's program include an increased emphasis on regional migration and identifying exceptionally skilled migrants through the global talent programs."