2026-27 Permanent Migration Program planning levels

The 2026-27 Permanent Migration Program, which runs from 1 July 2026, is set at 185,000 places, unchanged from 2025-26, with an approximate 70:30 split between skilled and family places. Planning levels are 132,240 places for the Skilled Migration Program, 52,460 for the Family Program and 300 for Special Eligibility. Within the skilled program, planning levels include 58,040 Employer-Sponsored, 21,090 Skilled Independent, 35,500 State/Territory Nominated and 14,110 Regional places. The Government states it will prioritise onshore applicants, with 129,590 places allocated to migrants already living in Australia.