Continue implementing outcomes from the Jobs and Skills Summit to strengthen the migration system in order to ease critical skills shortages across the economy and build a more productive workforce.
The Government will provide $125.8 million over 4 years from 2023-24 to continue implementing outcomes from the Jobs and Skills Summit to strengthen the migration system in order to ease critical skills shortages across the economy and build a more productive workforce. Funding includes: * $75.8 million over two years from 2023-24 to extend the current surge in visa processing resources to ensure timeliness of visa processing and improve existing visa processing systems * $50.0 million over 4 years from 2023-24 (and $15.3 million per year ongoing) for additional enforcement and compliance activities to maintain the integrity of the migration system. Funding from 2025-26 will be held in the Contingency Reserve, pending an evaluation of the effectiveness of the activities. This component builds on the 2022-23 October Budget measure titled Outcomes of the Jobs and Skills Summit. In addition, the Government will return funding of $163.2 million over two years from recognising the cancellation of the Global Digital Platform, associated with the former Government. The Government will also provide a permanent visa pathway for a Temporary Protection (subclass 785) visa (TPV) and Safe Haven Enterprise (subclass 790) visa (SHEV) holders who held or applied for a TPV or SHEV before 14 February 2023. The pathway to permanent residency is estimated to increase payments for government services and benefits by $732.5 million over 5 years from 2022-23. This measure is estimated to have a negligible impact on receipts over the 5 years from Industry, Science and Resources | Industry, Science and Resources