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Visas for innovation

Australia needs to attract the brightest and the best, to help grow a stronger economy.

​​​​​​​Global competition for talent is intensifying. That is why Australia is working to attract the best and brightest to our shores to help grow a stronger economy.


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National Innovation visa

This is a permanent visa for people who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a sector or in future-focused sectors.

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Global Talent Employer Sponsored program

We have ​designed this program to attract highly skilled migrants with cutting-edge skills into niche occupations. This helps innovate established businesses and contribute to Australia’s developing start-up ecosystem.​

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