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Fast Tracked Tradies: Federal Budget 2026–27 Boosts Skilled Migration for Construction
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Fast Tracked Tradies: Federal Budget 2026–27 Boosts Skilled Migration for Construction

The 2026–27 Federal Budget keeps Australia’s permanent migration intake at 185,000 and channels around 70% into the skilled stream, with new funding to fast‑track trade skills assessments and licensing. This means more job‑ready migrant tradies for construction, civil and mining projects across Australia.

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