Like many developed countries around the world, Australia is
currently facing a shortage of skilled migrants to fill workforce
demands. In response, states and territories have been easing the
conditions of their visa programs to help attract skilled workers
from overseas.
Here's a guide to some of the opportunities available.
What is state sponsorship?
Most skilled migrants who come to Australia are nominated and
sponsored by employers. However, our state and territory
governments can also nominate skilled workers for visas under the
State Nominated Migration Program, and they are increasingly
relaxing their criteria to make it easier for people to apply.
Workers sponsored by state authorities don't have to be tied
to a particular employer but they do have to be aged under 45 years
old. There is also no guarantee of a job in the state, so they have
to find their own position.
