From July 1 2014, a skilled and business migration agreement between the South Australian and Federal Government came into effect. The new agreement replaces the previous state migration plan.
The Agreement highlights both the Federal and the South Australian Governments’ commitment to skilled and business migration programmes. It provides the Government with a customised migration programme as it is tailored to the requirements of South Australia. The South Australian Department of State Development has the flexibility to:
Address specific skills shortages and local labour market needs through the State and Territory Nominated (STN) category of Australia’s Migration Programme, which is designed to enhance the size and skill level of the Australian labour force, and
Customise the state’s share of Business Skills migration through the Business Innovation and Investment Programme (BIIP), a state and territory nominated programme designed to increase investment and entrepreneurial talent and diversify business expertise.
This will be achieved through coordinating policy and programme delivery, reducing red tape and streamlined reporting and sharing relevant information to help plan, evaluate and consolidate business activity.
If you need advice on State Sponsored migration to Australia, please book an appointment for a professional assessment.
UPDATE
Following the October 2020 budget, we would like to provide our readers with an up to date summary of 190 State Nominated Visa Programmes. We are hoping this summary will make it easier for you to consider your current position. As always, the information is subject to change without notice therefore it is paramount to seek professional advice.
If you need assistance, please book an appointment via our website.
South Australia will be publishing their occupation list soon. Please continue following the updates using the website below.
https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/occupation-lists/south-australia-skilled-occupation-list