The Victorian Government applies occupation quotas to manage the number and mix of sponsorships issued each year. New advice will help you keep track of occupations experiencing a high number of applications.

Occupation quotas

Victoria is a popular state for skilled migrants and receives a high number of applications for state sponsorship.

In 2011-12 the Commonwealth Government has allocated Victoria 6000 state sponsorship places for skilled migrants and their dependents - an increase of 1500 places.

Victoria negotiates annually with the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for its allocation of state sponsorship places. This is formally agreed with the Commonwealth through Victoria’s State Migration Plan.

To ensure that state sponsored skilled migrants coming to Victoria have the right mix of skills for Victoria’s labour market, the Victorian Government applies quotas to the industries it targets under the plan.

You can now check which occupations are experiencing high demand and those open or closed for sponsorship applications by viewing the relevant Occupation List.

This information is updated at the start of each month, or as required, so check regularly for changes.