On 14 May 2024, the Australian Government unveiled the planning levels for its 2024–25 permanent Migration Program, setting it at 185,000 places. This strategic plan aims to address skills shortages, boost regional development, and strengthen social cohesion by strengthening family and community bonds.

As of 2 August 2024, the Department of Home Affairs has introduced significant updates to the Subclass 482 visa, particularly in relation to the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements for occupations in the Short-Term Stream. These changes aim to simplify the application process, reduce the burden on applicants, and ensure a fairer and more transparent system.

The Migration Amendment (Business Innovation and Investment Program Closure) Regulations 2024 has been introduced to amend the Migration Regulations 1994. This amendment effectively closes the BIIP to new visa applications across several streams.

From 1 July 2024, Temporary Work (Skilled) (Subclass 457) visa holders, Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) visa holders and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (Subclass 494) visa holders who stop working with their employer sponsor will have more time to find a new sponsor, apply for a different visa or arrange to depart Australia.

On 1 July 2024, the Australian Government will implement new restrictions on the student visa application process as part of its Migration Strategy.