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2026-27 federal budget migration numbers: What's changing and who's affected
The budget has confirmed the number of permanent migrants to be allowed into Australia

2026-27 federal budget migration numbers: What's changing and who's affected The budget has confirmed the number of permanent migrants to be allowed into Australia.

Warmest wishes to everyone on the 79th Independence Day, may our nation continue to thrive and prosper!

This Independence Day, let’s renew our commitment to our country and its values

For onshore students changes to TR impacts more

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TOEFL update

On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.

**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period are still accepted.

The instrument commences on 23 March 2024 and applies to an application for a Student (SC 500) visa lodged on or after 23 March 2024

Increased English Language Test scores for Student visas

Additional 2 years given to students who studied in certain courses is coming to end

End of extended post-study work rights for international graduates - Department of Education, Australian Government From mid-2024, the two-year extension of post-study work rights will no longer be available.

Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-
professionals Scheme (MATES)

On 23 May 2023, Australia and India entered into a Migration and Mobility Partnership
Arrangement (MMPA). The MMPA is a bilateral framework that supports and promotes two-way
migration and mobility between our two countries while addressing issues pertaining to illegal and
irregular migration.
The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme or ‘MATES’ is a new scheme,
established under the MMPA, to enable the temporary mobility of Indian university graduates and
early career professionals. MATES aims to encourage mutually-beneficial skills and knowledge
transfer between Australia and India.
Who is eligible?
MATES will be open to Indian nationals who:
 are aged 30 or younger (inclusive) at the time of application;
 have not previously participated in MATES;
 have proficient English language skills (overall IELTS or equivalent score of at least 6, with
a minimum score of 5 for each of the four parts);
 have graduated within 2 years from an eligible educational institution at the time of
application; and
 hold a qualification (Bachelor’s degree or higher) in one of the following:
- renewable energy
- mining
- engineering
- Information Communications Technology (ICT)
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- financial technology (FinTech)
- agricultural technology (AgriTech).

Is there Australian employer sponsorship requirement?
There will be no requirement for sponsorship by an Australian employer to be eligible to apply for a
visa as part of MATES.

*Australia - India Trade Agreement to commence*
The Australia - India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AIECTA) will commence from 29 December 2022 following both countries completing their domestic arrangements to bring the agreement into operation.

The AIECTA will provide:

1000 x Subclass 462 (first) Work and Holiday Program visas for 18-31 year old Indians per year
Indian students graduating with First Class Honours bachelor degrees in STEM fields (including ICT) will be eligible for an extra year on post study visas (three years total).

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