Are you a business, industry leader, or prospective skilled migrant looking for the latest updates on Australia’s migration pathways? Join us at the 2025 NSW Skilled Migration Seminars, a vital series of events designed to provide clarity and insight into the evolving migration landscape—tailored specifically for NSW.

Following the Department of Home Affairs’ key announcements on 7 December 2024, we’ll unpack the key changes to employer sponsored and state nominated visas, including:

The new National Innovation Visa
The Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa
Pathways for businesses to recruit skilled migrants where Australian workers are not available

Why Attend?

Government Insights – Get first-hand information from the NSW Government on the NSW Skilled Migration Program and Local Government and key stakeholder initiatives.
Expert-Led Discussions – Hear directly from the Department of Home Affairs' Business, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) representatives, who will provide a comprehensive overview of skilled visa pathways.
Practical Industry Guidance – Learn from the Migration Institute of Australia about the role of migration professionals and the support available for businesses and prospective migrants.
Interactive Q&A Panel – Have your questions answered by a panel of experts, including representatives from the Department of Home Affairs, the NSW Government, and the Migration Institute of Australia.

Locations & Dates

📍 Wollongong – Tuesday 4 March | The Builders Club

📍 Queanbeyan – Wednesday 5 March | Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre

📍 Albury – Thursday 6 March | Commercial Club Albury

📍 Broken Hill – Tuesday 11 March | Broken Hill Civic Centre

📍 Dubbo – Wednesday 12 March | Dubbo RSL

📍 Orange – Thursday 13 March | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Orange Office

📍 Wagga Wagga – Friday 14 March | Charles Sturt University Convention Centre

📍 Lismore – Tuesday 18 March | Lismore Workers Sports Club - Rescheduling due to the severe weather conditions and we will provide an update once the event is rescheduled.

📍 Tamworth – Wednesday 19 March | Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall

📍 Newcastle – Thursday 20 March | Fort Scratchley

📍 Buronga – Monday 24 March | Midway Community Centre

📍 Parramatta – Tuesday 25 March | Mantra Hotel

📍 Webinar – Tuesday 1 April | A link will be provided when seminar approaches

Arrival 9:45am for 10:00am start, except Buronga Seminar will start at 12:30pm (light refreshments provided). Each seminar will run for 2.5 hours.

Secure Your Free Spot Today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of key migration changes and connect with all levels of governments and industry experts. Whether you are a business looking to fill skills gaps or a skilled worker exploring pathways to NSW, this seminar will provide the critical information you need.

For any questions, please contact us at skilled.migration@investment.nsw.gov.au