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Australia finalises 2026-27 Migration Program: more Skilled and Partner places, tighter regional quotas
Canberra has confirmed the 185,000-place migration cap for 2026-27, but has reshuffled the deck: big gains for Employer-Sponsored (-186) and Skilled Independent (-189) visas, a steep cut to regional quotas and steady family numbers. With 70 % of places reserved for people already in Australia, companies should move quickly to convert temporary workers to permanent residence and brace for tougher offshore recruitment.
Employer-Sponsored visas now dominate Australia’s 2026-27 intake, says Interstaff analysis
A detailed Interstaff/Mondaq brief finds Employer-Sponsored visas will account for the lion’s share of Australia’s 2026-27 skilled intake, while regional and innovation streams shrink. Companies should accelerate ENS 186 transition planning, prepare for a higher TSMIT and expect tougher compliance audits.