On 2 September 2025, the Australian Government announced that the 2025–26 permanent Migration Program (Migration Program) will be set at 185,000 places, maintaining 2024-25 program settings. A skills focussed permanent Migration Program supplements Australia’s working-age population by boosting participation rates and the size of the labour force. The 2025–26 permanent Migration Program has the following …

Published 27 August 2025 The Government has announced the closure of the Entrepreneur Work Visa and introduced a new Business Investor Visa to attract experienced investors who will help grow New Zealand’s economy by actively running businesses. About the Business Investor Visa The Business Investor Work Visa will open for applications in November 2025 and offer …

The Department of Home Affairs (the department) requires evidence of English language proficiency for some Australian visa applications. This helps effectively manage immigration risk and ensure visa holders can fully participate in the Australian community. We get evidence from several English language tests approved for Australian visa applications.​ Tests may be available in either computer-based or …