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Migration Queensland

Queensland welcomes business and skilled migrants to experience living, working, studying and enjoying all the Sunshine State has to offer. 

Migration Queensland is the state government’s agency responsible for business and skilled visa nomination. 

Queensland enjoys a stable economy and responsible government, plentiful business, a diverse range of world-class career opportunities, and an enviable lifestyle. 


Program update

2024–25 State Nominated Migration Program Opening

The 2024-25 Queensland State Nominated Migration Program is open.



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About Queensland

Known as the Sunshine State, Queensland is the most diversified state in Australia, with a variety of major cities to call home – some of which are the most liveable in the world.

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