Refugee humanitarian intake to 27,000 How: Lift planning level from 20,000. Outcome: Returns intake to pre-Coalition baseline.
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Source: Refugee Council of Australia (sector). Money flow: ~$300M/yr. Original ref: B26-062. Citation: https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/
Overseas Australian Access Mode
Alternative identity verification for the ~1M Australians overseas: video-ID with consular endorsement or Digital ID via ImmiAccount channel. Documented public path so users know it before they're locked out.
Construction-skills migration visa (40,000 places)
Construction-skills migration visa (40,000 places) How: New visa class targeting trade qualifications. Outcome: Addresses the trades shortfall blocking the 1.2M housing target.
NDIS workforce visa for disability support workers
NDIS workforce visa for disability support workers How: New occupation list addition; workforce planning agreement. Outcome: Counters the disability workforce contraction risk ACTU flagged.
Aged care + nursing workforce skilled visa
Aged care + nursing workforce skilled visa How: Expand priority migration occupation list. Outcome: Closes the 12% Royal Commission workforce gap.