Big Opportunities for Sri Lankans as Australia Expands Skilled Migration

Susantha Katugampala
Accredited Immigration Law Specialist
Principal Lawyer – FAIRFIELDS LAWYERS & Chairman – AUSTRALIA GATEWAY

Australia has recently introduced important updates to its Skilled Migration and Work Visa programs announcing the Migration Program for the financial year 2025/26 commenced in July this year. Australian Government announced 185,000 new migration places, with 132,000 dedicated to skilled migration, this is a clear reflection of the nation’s strong and continuing demand for skilled professionals. Consequently, State and Territory Governments in Australia had opened State Nomination programs to attract skill migrants securing nomination allocations by Australian Government.

Among Australian states, Victoria stands out for its exceptional opportunities, particularly for onshore applicants. Sri Lanka and Victoria share a close and historic relationship from Victorian Government’ support during Sri Lanka’s Tsunami recovery efforts to its funding of hospitals and community projects. The state even had a former Governor-General of Sri Lankan heritage, symbolising the deep ties between. Today, over one hundred thousand Sri Lankans proudly call Victoria home, making it one of the most welcoming states for new migrants. However, the future migration opportunities to Sri Lankans lies in regional states such as South Australia, Westen Australia, Australian Capital Territory and other.

Australia’s economy thrives on four key pillars: resources, agriculture, tourism, and international education.
Individuals with the right skills particularly in hospitality, service, healthcare, and technical sectors can explore outstanding career, business, and investment opportunities across the country.

Australia Gateway, the Sri Lankan branch of Fairfield’s Lawyers, has proudly assisted Sri Lankan clients with their migration journeys since 2003. Established in 1999 in Melbourne, Fairfield’s Lawyers has a long-standing reputation in Australian legal and migration services. Australia Gateway specializes in Skilled Migration, Employer-Sponsored Visas, Parent Migration, and Spouse/Partner Visas, offering comprehensive advice and representation under Australian migration law. For more than 25 years, Fairfield’s Lawyers and Australia Gateway have been dedicated to connecting Sri Lankans with genuine opportunities in Australia, guiding them with trust, expertise, and results.

Given the current opening of state nomination opportunities, Australia Gateway conducts an OPEN DAY for Australian Migration in Colombo Sri Lanka for Sri Lankan candidates who wishes to explore migration opportunities to Australia. In the Migration Open Day candidates have the opportunity to meet Australian Immigration Lawyers in Colombo

Entry Free – Register your slot now:
https://fairfieldsglobal.odoo.com/questionnaire
15th November 2025 at 9AM to 2PM
Location – Hilton Colombo Residence
200, Union Place
Colombo 2


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