India’s Global Talent Takes Australia by Storm: 20% of Temporary Workers Now Indian!According to recent data from the Australian Department of Home Affairs, 1 in every 5 temporary skilled worker visas granted in 2024-25 went to individuals from India. Specifically, 19,510 visas were given to Indian workers, making up 20.7% of all temporary skilled worker visas granted by Australia. This represents a significant 52% increase from 2023, when 12,810 skilled workers from India were granted visas.
Key Factors Contributing to this Trend:
– Growing Demand for Skilled Workers: Australia’s increasing demand for skilled workers in sectors like IT, healthcare, and engineering has led to a surge in Indian applications.
– Competitive Labor Market: Indian workers have proven to be competitive in the Australian labor market, with many bringing their families along with them.
– Migration Agreement: A new migration agreement between Australia and India aims to increase the number of Indian professionals working in Australia
