The new Queensland Skilled Occupations List (QSOL) which came into effect on Monday 25 July 2016 has now been closed following a surge of applications for state nomination.
At a meeting at the Agent Generals Office on Wednesday 03 August 2016 it was announced that no further Expressions of Interest would be accepted under the General Skilled Migration Program for visa subclasses 190 and 489.
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18/05/2026
The Department of Home Affairs has released the nominations approved by Australia's state and territory governments for April 2026.
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12/05/2026
The Australian government has left the 2026/2027 permanent migration program planning level at 185,000 places comprising of 70% for skilled workers and 30% for family applicants.
23/11/2025
We would both like to thank you sincerely for everything you have done to make our move to Australia a reality. You have both been fantastic every step of the way and would not hesitate for a second to recommend you to our friends who wish to emigrate.
We would both like to thank you very much for guiding us through this process which at times we found to be quite daunting and bewildering. I think we we’re both caught off guard when the approval came through, it was a surprise to say the least and also a huge relief as we can now both put our anxieties aside and start planning for our future together in Australia. We are both more than happy to if add to your collection of testimonies if you wish and again thank you very much