Migration Queensland, Australia

Today, Queensland mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Head of State of Australia for a remarkable 70 years, the longest in Australian history from 1952 to 2022. Her Majesty will be remembered with much love and respect by many Queenslanders.

For information on The Queen's connection to Queensland, and to write a message of condolence:

Her Majesty The Queen Messages of condolence for Her Majesty the Queen, 1926 - 2022.

Migration Queensland (MQ) representatives Lin Han and Cynthia Chen gave a warm welcome to newly-settled business migrants at an event hosted by Enjoy Life and AusDe Migration.

The event was attended by migrants from China nominated by MQ for the 132 Business Talent and 188 Business Innovation visas and was a great opportunity for attendees to connect and celebrate the upcoming Chinese Mid-Autumn 🌜Moon Festival in Brisbane.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Proof of English now required as part of MQ skilled nomination applications. From 6 September 2022, you must upload evidence of your English test results to the document portal if you receive an invitation for the skilled program (190 or 491 visa).

For details on accepted English test results, READ HERE:
https://migration.qld.gov.au/news

Migration Queensland's Southeast Asia Roadshow is underway! Migration Queensland (MQ) Manager Greg McKean is meeting with clients in Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia to promote Queensland as the best place to invest, migrate to, and live in. The turnout has been fantastic with hundreds attending across the events and seminars, and interest from prospective business migrants is strong.

Migration Queensland thanks business associates and stakeholders in Southeast Asia for your support and hospitality, and we look forward to welcoming new business migrants from the region to Queensland.

An important announcement from the Minister for Home Affairs at the Jobs and Skills Summit today: The Australian Government will add 35,000 places to the national skilled migration program, totalling to 195,000 places available to skilled migrants for 2022/23.

The Minister also announced that the Australian Government will "move away from the focus on short-term migrants, toward permanency, citizenship and nation building".

Read more HERE:
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/government-lifts-migration-cap-to-195-000-commits-36-million-to-fix-visa-backlog/o79wfv8vb

For official transcripts of the Minister's statements:
https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/ClareONeil

Put on your most colourful outfit to celebrate Brazil's 200 years of independence! Brazil Week festivities will kick off across Southeast Queensland from 02-11 Sep, including family-friendly Brazilian Day on Sunday, 11 Sep at the Gold Coast.

Business, fashion, art, music, dance, food, travel, socials, parties, culture, people, celebration — come and experience the best of Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 right here in Queensland!

Book your tickets NOW at:
https://www.brazilweek.com.au/

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – Update on the Migration Queensland Program Opening for FY2022-23

The Migration Queensland (MQ) Program will open TOMORROW on 16 August 2022 with Queensland’s new nomination criteria and factsheets published on the MQ website (tomorrow 16 August 2022, not available until then): https://migration.qld.gov.au/

Skilled Migration Program:
Migration Queensland will only accept a brand new EOI submitted on Skillselect from the 16 August 2022, updating existing EOI’s submitted prior to the 16 August 2022 will not be invited. Please ensure you have carefully read and understood the new criteria relevant to your stream or pathway, and that you meet criteria before submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI).

This 2022-23 financial year Skilled Migration Program will be open to both onshore and offshore applicants, and provide pathways for skilled workers, graduates, and small business owners.

Business Migration Program:
The business program will continue to be open to 188 – Business Innovation stream, the 188 – Investor stream and the 188 – Significant Investor stream. From tomorrow, 16 August 2022, the new 188 – Entrepreneur stream will also open.

We thank you for your interest in the Migration Queensland program and we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note: that Queensland State nomination is a highly competitive program and not everyone will be invited for nomination. Please ensure you consult with a Registered Migration Agent/Lawyer to explore all alternative migration options.

There are great reasons to stay in outback Queensland. From access to breathtaking hikes at Carnarvon Gorge, to finding Jurassic wonders on the dinosaur trail in Winton, Hughenden and Richmond, or enjoying the competitive outback spirit at the Boulia Camel Races— there's plenty to do and see, if you know where to look.

Outback Queensland is an online resource which can help you discover more about the Queensland outback. To start your discovery: https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/

See, taste, and enjoy the many agricultural wonders that Queensland has to offer at The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka). This iconic Queensland tradition has woodchopping events, giant vegetables, competitions for farm animals, live entertainment, food and wine, carnival rides, fireworks spectaculars, and much more!

To join the fun, book your tickets now at:
https://www.ekka.com.au/

Martin Zhang is a Queensland state-nominated business migrant who now calls the Queensland outback home. He established an aquaculture facility in Esk to breed tiger prawns inland and was recently featured on the TV series "Movin' to the Country".

Watch Martin's interview with the ABC here:

Prawn farming in the outback 🦐 | Movin’ to the Country | ABC Australia In Esk, country Queensland, entrepreneur Martin Zhang is risking everything to prove he can farm seafood anywhere in the world, even out in the bush.Watch th...

This August, Multicultural Queensland Month 2022 will celebrate Queensland's language diversity, explore practical ways to break down language barriers, and consider the role we all play by choosing to use language that connects rather than divides us.

With the theme 'Inclusion in action', we encourage you and your community to get involved in the broader conversation, attend multicultural events, and participate in free webinars: https://www.cyjma.qld.gov.au/campaign/multicultural-queensland-month/home

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