The migration program is designed to help people wanting to come to Australia permanently. It is made up of:

• skilled migration stream, which has a number of categories for people who have particular occupation skills, outstanding talents or business skills;

• family migration stream, where people can be sponsored by a relative who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident;

• special eligibility migrants, who are former citizens or residents wanting to return to Australia, or certain New Zealanders.

The migration program has a strong focus on attracting skilled people and people who agree to live in regional areas of Australia.

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