Australia’s permanent migration figures confirmed after nationwide protests

Australia’s permanent migration figures confirmed after nationwide protests

Australia’s permanent migration figures will remain at 185,000 over the 2025-26 financial year, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has confirmed.

The figures were released on Tuesday after tens of thousands of protesters stormed Australia’s capital cities demanding migration be lowered in order to put less pressure on housing and amenities.

Unlike overseas net migration, which accounts for visitors who remain in Australia for more than 12 months in a 16-month period, permanent migration includes the number of skilled, family and humanitarian visas authorised by the government.

Mr Burke said the steady 185,000 figure would allow Australia to control migration growth.

“It follows consultation with the states and territories, which recommended maintaining the size and composition of the program, with a focus on skilled migration,” he said.
“The Department of Home Affairs has been processing visas based on last year’s level, so there has been no disruption to the delivery of the program.”
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