{"id":20153,"date":"2026-05-11T18:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skilldirect.com.au\/?p=20153"},"modified":"2026-05-19T19:54:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T09:54:25","slug":"state-and-territory-nomination-allocations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skilldirect.com.au\/en\/phan-bo-nomination-tieu-bang-vung-lanh-tho\/","title":{"rendered":"States\/ Territories Nomination Allocations Have Not Yet Finalized | Department Of Home Affairs Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting (04\/09\/2025) Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Department of Home Affairs recently held its quarterly stakeholder meeting with the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) on 4 September 2025. This session provided valuable insights into current visa processing trends, migration program updates, and ongoing policy developments. As Australia's migration landscape continues to evolve, these discussions are crucial for migration agents, stakeholders, and the public.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Below is a detailed summary to keep stakeholders informed.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\"Ph\u00e2n<\/p>\n

1. Visa Processing Update<\/b><\/h2>\n

The meeting opened with an overview of visa processing timeframes across all programs, presented in a concise table:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Visa Subclass<\/b><\/td>\nProcessing Timeframe\/Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Permanent Visas<\/b><\/td>\n53.42% finalized within year of lodgement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Temporary Visas<\/b><\/td>\n97.65% finalized within year of lodgement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Partner Visa<\/b><\/td>\nSignificant delays due to resourcing and limited places; MIA to escalate appropriate cases<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Humanitarian Program<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGovernment consulting on 2025-26 planning levels; onshore protection visa numbers reducing slowly<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visa WHM (Subclass 462)<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nProcessed within 27 days; significant increase due to UKFTA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visitor Visas<\/b><\/td>\nProcessed within 1 day despite increase in applications<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visa Temporary Skilled\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n- SS stream: 19 days - CS stream: 90 calendar days - TSS legacy caseload: 5000 on hand, to be cleared by December 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
State Nominated Visas<\/b><\/td>\nProcessing times have increased<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Visas<\/b><\/td>\n- Offshore: Managed per Ministerial Direction 111 (priority 1: 4 weeks, priority 2: 8 weeks) - Onshore: Processing March to early April lodgements, expected to reduce during the year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Labour Agreements<\/b><\/td>\nGrown 53.4% in last year; average processing time of 4 months for all agreements<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This table reflects the Department\u2019s ongoing efforts to manage processing demands effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Migration Program Planning Levels<\/b><\/h2>\n

The 2025-26 Migration Program will mirror 2024-25, <\/span>with 185,000 places<\/b>, introducing <\/span>the National Innovation Visa <\/b>to replace Global Talent and Distinguished Talent allocations. The Department\u2019s website has been updated accordingly. The Department is actively engaging with States and Territories on nomination allocations, which have not yet been finalized.<\/span><\/p>\n

Update on Regional Migration Settings Review<\/b><\/h3>\n

The review is in the policy development phase, with Assistant Minister Hill consulting States and Territories. It confirms regional settings attract migrants successfully but highlights retention, protection, and settlement as areas needing improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Skilled Visa Updates<\/b><\/h2>\n

SkillSelect Visa Invitations: <\/b>A round on 21 August issued 7,000 invitations (150 for Subclass 491 family-sponsored); quarterly rounds planned, with another expected before year-end.<\/span><\/p>\n

Significant Investor Visas (SIV):<\/b>
\n<\/b>MIA raised concerns over investment company collapses affecting SIV investors; the Department holds visa holders accountable, with MIA to explore flexibility options.<\/span><\/p>\n

Labour Agreements and DAMAs:<\/b>
\n<\/b>The Department considers State\/Territory-led DAMAs, noting ILAs often offer more concessions, though SA DAMA exceeds ILA for Aged Care. A review addresses overlaps.<\/span><\/p>\n

Union Engagement in ILAs:<\/b>
\n<\/b> MIA reported union non-engagement (e.g., Victoria); the Department requests examples for further action.<\/span><\/p>\n

Processing Timeframes:<\/b>
\n<\/b> DAMA\/ILA decided in 4 weeks if complete (extra 1-2 months if info requested); 4,285 agreements approved, over 50% DAMAs.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Family Visa Updates<\/b><\/h2>\n

Child Visa Processing Delays:<\/b>
\n<\/b>22-28 months due to allocation and ART remittals; 3,000 places allocated for 2025-26, with lodgements exceeding planning levels; MIA to provide feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlawful Children:<\/b>
\n<\/b> The Department is developing a policy\/legislative solution; system changes allow baby applications without passports, with details later. MIA to clarify BVA\/BVB legislative basis.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Temporary Visa Updates<\/b><\/h2>\n

Student Program and ART: Lodgements down 26.4% (427,000); VAC increased 1 July 2025, with a review of short course impact. Planning level 295,000 for 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

Refusals\/remittals linked to hearing evidence; MIA suggests RFIs and faster error processing; the Department is exploring resources and a centralized approach.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Bridging Visa<\/b><\/h2>\n

Delays Update: MIA raised BVB delays; lodge 2-4 weeks before departure. A strategy prioritizes partner BVB, aiming for reduction by September end;<\/span><\/p>\n

BVA\/BVC within a week. ART acknowledgment delays are being addressed with backdating.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. National Innovation Visa<\/b><\/h2>\n

8,200 received, 225 invites issued; the Department plans a session for MIA members, with liaison to organize.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

8. <\/b>Pacific Engagement Visa and Falepili Treaty Stream<\/b><\/h2>\n

Pacific Engagement:<\/b>
\n<\/b>1,000 first year, 278 this year; 129-day average.<\/span><\/p>\n

Treaty Stream:<\/b>
\n<\/b> 280 total, delayed by infrastructure issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. <\/b>Update on Action Items<\/b><\/h2>\n

No change in status from the Migration Health Requirement and Significant Cost Threshold review.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Other Business<\/b><\/h2>\n

MIA noted repetitive child documentation requests; the Department agrees it\u2019s unnecessary and seeks examples to check for training issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

This meeting highlights collaborative efforts to refine Australia\u2019s migration framework, with ongoing engagement on nomination allocations shaping future policies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay updated for further developments!<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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