2019-2020 Statistics
In 2019-2020 migration year 6,417 applications were made in total and the grant rate reached 99.5% with 2,448 application still remaining under consideration as at 30 June 2020. Out of the 4,109 places granted, 3,344 were allocated to applicants who were already in Australia when they applied and 765 were given to applicants who were outside Australia at the time of their application.
The distribution of successful applicants within the target industry sectors was as follows:
Industry Distribution
- Quantum Information, Advanced Digital, Data Science and ICT – 28%
- MedTech – 26%
- Energy and Mining Technology – 20%
- AgTech – 9%
- Space and Advanced Manufacturing – 8%
- FinTech – 6%
- Cyber Security – 3%
The top 10 occupations in the order of applications lodged/granted between 1 November 2019 and 21 August 2020 were as follows:
Top 10 Occupations
- University Lecturer – 255/185
- Software Engineer – 160/103
- Chief Information Officer – 119/114
- Agricultural Scientist – 102/96
- ICT Business Analyst – 99/63
- Life Scientist (General) – 91/73
- Electrical Engineer – 90/81
- Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec – 84/79
- Medical Technicians nec – 84/77
- Chemical Engineer – 73/67
The top 10 source countries in the order of applications lodged between 1 July 2019 and 23 October 2020 were as follows:
Top 10 Nationalities
- Iran – 614
- India – 415
- Bangladesh – 405
- United Kingdom – 350
- China – 330
- United States of America – 165
- Pakistan – 122
- Sri Lanka – 113
- Hong Kong – 98
- Vietnam – 94
Apart from 953 cases where the intended state of residence was not specified by the applicant, the state/territory distribution of the remaining applicants was as follows:
- Australian Capital Territory – 106
- New South Wales – 1,303
- Northern Territory – 12
- Queensland – 629
- South Australia – 89
- Tasmania – 51
- Victoria – 761
- Western Australia – 205
Eligibility
On 4 September 2020, the Australian Government announced the new global business and talent attraction taskforce to attract exceptionally talented individuals and high yield businesses. The initial focus will be on key sectors of advanced manufacturing, financial services, health and life sciences.
Advanced Manufacturing
- Resources and Critical Minerals
- Recycling and Clean Energy
- Space and Defence
- Food and Agriculture
Health
- Drug and Vaccine Development
- Bionic Devices
- Implantable and Wearable Devices
- 3D Printing of Body Parts
Financial Technology
- Capital Market and Venture Capital Funds
- Wealth Management and Payment Providers
- Personal and Business Finance
- Crowdfunding Platforms
Other Enabling Sectors
- Education, Science and Research
- Culture, tourism and leisure
- Nanotechnology and genomics
- Infrastructure
The list of eligible industry sectors include the following:
- Agricultural Technology
- Financial Technology
- Medical Technology
- Energy and Mining Technology
- Space and Advanced Manufacturing
- Information and Communication Technology
- Cyber Security
- Quantum Computing
- Advanced Digital and Data Science
Candidates should be able to earn more than the high income threshold. This is currently set at AUD $153,600, but it is adjusted on an annual basis.
More importantly, applicants must provide evidence that they:
- are internationally recognised and have current outstanding achievements in their field of expertise
- will be an asset to Australia, in their area of expertise
- have no difficulty obtaining employment in Australia or becoming established in their field
- have a nomination from an Australian organisation or individual that are prominent in the same field of expertise
Alternatively, places may be available to Masters and PhD students who can demonstrate their exceptional talent and international recognition.
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