Migration Queensland

22/12/2025

Migration Queensland will introduce a small increase to application processing fees from 1 January 2026, in line with the Queensland Government’s approved indexation rate.

This routine adjustment is the first change to fees in several years and ensures we continue to deliver high-quality services.

The revised fees will apply to all payments made from 1 January 2026.

For more details, visit our Application Fees page:

Migration Queensland (MQ) is the state nominating body for the Queensland government and a business unit of TIQ.

16/12/2025

Migration Queensland will close for the holiday period from 25 December 2025 to 1 January 2026. For more details see

Migration Queensland (MQ) is the state nominating body for the Queensland government and a business unit of TIQ.

19/09/2025

Migration Queensland will present an online webinar about the Queensland skilled program for 2025-26 with Migration Institute of Australia.
The webinar will be held on Tuesday 23 September 2025, from 12:00 - 1:00pm.
To register for this event please visit:

Format: Online Queensland's skilled migration program for 2025-26 • pathways for nominations and program requirements • changes from 2024-25 • Registrations of Interest • Application process • Tips to ensure your application is processed smoothly • Opportunity for Q&A Presenter: Aaron Po...

19/09/2025

Migration Queensland has now published the details of our 2025-26 skilled migration program. Please visit our website for all program requirements.
Our program will open for invitations once the Australian Government confirms Queensland's final program allocation for 2025-26.

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

24/06/2025

Construction in Queensland is big, busy, and booming—with a building pipeline of over $40 billion projected across the next eight years.

Driven by rapid population growth, ambitious net zero goals, and the momentum of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, construction job vacancies continue to grow year after year.

Meeting this demand will require employers to embrace the full spectrum of talent—including skilled international students and graduates.

Last week, and Investment Queensland and Queensland brought together key stakeholders for a powerful seminar focused on empowering international students to contribute meaningfully to Queensland’s construction future.

A huge thank you to our insightful speakers, including: Abundance Hopkins, of Employment and Workplace Relations Martin, Under Centre Zandt Taylor, Byram, Legal Rikhi, for sharing their guidance and inspiration.

Hiring international students isn’t just good for business—it’s essential for a resilient, future-ready workforce.

27/05/2025

Important Announcement

Queensland closed its 2024-25 skilled State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) on May 27 2025.

Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for the onshore, graduates, offshore and regional small business owners pathways are now closed. Migration Queensland will continue to assess the applications currently under assessment until all nominations are completed.

Queensland ROIs for second-stage business visas (subclass 888) nominations remain open.

Migration Queensland will publish details of the 2025-26 program when available.

Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in the Queensland program this financial year.

For further information please see:

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

22/05/2025

Queensland employers – we want to hear from you!

The Queensland Government is inviting businesses across the state to take part in the '2025 Queensland Workforce Insights Survey'.

This short survey explores key workforce topics including recruitment, retention, skills needs and workforce development.

Your input will help shape future government support for Queensland employers.

Have your say, visit www.desbt.qld.gov.au/qwis.

Be quick - survey closes Friday, 23 May 2025.

13/09/2024

The 2024-25 Queensland State Nominated Migration Program is OPEN! 🎉

Next steps are:

1. Check you meet the Queensland eligibility criteria 👉 https://migration.qld.gov.au/visa-options/skilled-visas
2. Submit a new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect
3. Submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) on our website

We look forward to receiving your application.

28/08/2024

Join Queensland's largest South American migrant community at Brazil Week 2024 in Brisbane, Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and other major locations across Australia. 🇧🇷🤝

Organised by the ABCC Australia Brazil Chamber of Commerce, the variety of events will celebrate Brazilian innovation and culture, and strengthen people-to-people and business partnerships across Brazil and Queensland.

Whether you're looking to explore Artificial Intelligence with industry leaders, see Brazilian film or fashion, taste fine Brazilian foods at Navala Churrascaria, or build networks at business days to foster migrant-led entrepreneurship, there is an event to enjoy!

Book your tickets at 👉 https://www.brazilweek.au/

17/05/2024

⭐ Congratulations to Prince Long Lo for his recent appointment to the Multicultural Queensland Advisory Council.

Previously nominated by Migration Queensland, Prince has extensive experience supporting newly arrived migrants to Queensland.

If you’d like to know more about Prince’s migration journey, click the link below.

Migration Queensland thanks Prince for his contributions to Queensland.

Migration Queensland (MQ) is the state nominating body for the Queensland government and a business unit of TIQ.

13/05/2024

📅 If you are an overseas qualified engineer wanting an engineering career in Australia, you may be interested in this event being run by Engineers Australia tomorrow in Brisbane.

See below for more information:

09/05/2024

📣Queensland's state nominated skilled program for FY2023 -24 is closed.

On Friday 10 May 2024, Migration Queensland has closed its state nominated skilled program for FY23-24.

For more information, please see https://www.migration.qld.gov.au/news/2023-24-program-closed