We are introducing MATES for Indian nationals to live and work in Australia for up to 2 years.
From December 2024, graduates and early career professionals from India’s top universities can register in the pre-application ballot for a Temporary Work (International Relations) (Subclass 403) visa.
There will be 3,000 temporary visa places each year through the visa pre-application ballot process, providing an equitable, streamlined and transparent way to select applicants. Participants will be able to bring dependents.
MATES continues to build on Australia and India’s strong people-to-people ties. It allows Indian nationals to gain employment in Australia and valuable experience in their areas of expertise.
The scheme will also benefit Australian industry sectors and businesses by giving access to talented graduates with in-demand knowledge and skills.
Eligible fields of study include:
- renewable energy
- mining
- engineering
- information and communications technology
- artificial intelligence
- financial technology
- agricultural technology.
For more information, visit
MATES.
