On 27th May 2025, Queensland closed its 2024/25 State Nominated Migration Program for new registrations of interest, under the onshore, graduates, offshore, and regional small business owners pathways. The Queensland Government will continue to process the applications for the 2024/25 program that are currently under assessment.
You can see the official announcement on the Migration Queensland website, at https://www.migration.qld.gov.au/
So, what does this mean for skilled people who want to would like to migrate to Australia? It is not unusual for Australian states to close their nomination programs at this time of the year. But, to put yourself in the driver’s seat, when the new migration program is announced for the 2025/26 year, now is the time to start preparing.
If you are a skilled worker, and you would like to live and work in Australia, don’t hesitate to arrange a consultation with me!