Australia’s immigration landscape saw several key announcements in September 2025, focusing on maintaining stable migration levels while prioritizing skilled workers, innovation, and regional needs. These changes build on the government’s strategy to align migration with economic priorities, housing, and infrastructure. Below is a breakdown of the major updates, based on official and recent sources. 1. Migration Program Planning Levels for 2025-2026 The Australian Government confirmed the permanent migration program will remain at 185,000 places for 2025-2026, unchanged from the previous year. This includes: •  Skills Stream: 132,200 places (approximately 71% of the total), aimed at addressing workforce shortages in key sectors like healthcare, engineering, and technology. •  Family Stream: 52,500 places (about 28%), primarily for partner and parent visas. •  Special Eligibility Stream: 300...