{"id":54762,"date":"2025-04-16T11:30:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T01:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/?p=54762"},"modified":"2025-04-16T11:34:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T01:34:45","slug":"australian-government-announces-2024-25-family-visa-caps-for-contributory-parent-parent-and-other-family-visas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/news\/australian-government-announces-2024-25-family-visa-caps-for-contributory-parent-parent-and-other-family-visas","title":{"rendered":"Australian Government announces 2024-25 family visa caps for Contributory Parent, Parent and Other Family visas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"54762\" class=\"elementor elementor-54762\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20767a4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20767a4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db2069a\" data-id=\"db2069a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ea38c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75ea38c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/premium-photo\/business-people-walking-talking-together-city_18750672.htm#fromView=search&#038;page=1&#038;position=3&#038;uuid=e5c737cf-c05a-48dd-bb9a-d3aa0b3140e0%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo credit:@\n\nfreepik<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0621dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d0621dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.au\/F2025L00360\/latest\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\">The Australian Government has released the visa grant limits for the 2024\u201325 financial year<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, covering Contributory Parent, Parent, and Other Family categories. These caps apply to applications processed between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The decision, made under the Migration Act 1958, forms part of the Government&#8217;s ongoing strategy to manage strong demand for family migration and ensure fair and efficient processing. The legislative instrument commenced on 14 March 2025 and will automatically be repealed on 1 July 2025, as it applies solely to the current financial year. If application numbers exceed the caps, excess applications will be rolled over into the next program year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>Breakdown of visa caps for 2024\u201325<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97006509 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97006509 BCX8\">Contributory Parent visas:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW97006509 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A maximum of 6,800 visas can be granted across the following subclasses:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/contributory-parent-143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\">Subclass 143<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (Contributory Parent)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/contributory-aged-parent-864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subclass 864<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (Contributory Aged Parent)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/contributory-parent-temporary-173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\">Subclass 173<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (Contributory Parent -Temporary)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/contributory-aged-parent-temporary-884\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\">Subclass 884<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (Contributory Aged Parent \u2013 Temporary)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This total includes 112 Subclass 143 visas reserved for applicants under the Retiree Pathway, introduced via the 2018 Migration Amendment (Pathway to Permanent Residence for Retirees) Regulations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96117062 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96117062 BCX8\">Parent visas:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW96117062 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to 1,700 places are available for these subclasses:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/parent-103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subclass 103<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (Parent)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/aged-parent-804\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subclass 804<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (Aged Parent)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Included in this allocation are 13 Subclass 103 visas designated for eligible applicants under the Retiree Pathway.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW203240562 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203240562 BCX8\">Other Family visas:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW203240562 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>The cap for this category is 500 visas, covering following subclasses:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;color: #ed7d31\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/aged-dependent-relative-114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subclass 114<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/aged-dependent-relative-838\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;color: #ed7d31\">838<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (Aged Dependent Relative)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/remaining-relative-115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;color: #ed7d31\">Subclass 115<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;color: #ed7d31\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/remaining-relative-835\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">835<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (Remaining Relative)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/carer-116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;color: #ed7d31\">Subclass 116<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/carer-836\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;color: #ed7d31\">836<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (Carer)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>Why these caps matter<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The ongoing use of annual visa caps is a critical component of Australia\u2019s migration program. First introduced in 2011, this approach is designed to balance demand against available places, allowing for orderly and fair application processing. Demand for these family-related visas far exceeds supply, which often results in extended waiting periods.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Under the legislative framework, if application numbers surpass the allocated caps, excess applications are deferred and assessed in the subsequent program year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>Planning ahead<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With visa caps for Contributory Parent, Parent, and Other Family categories confirmed for the 2024\u201325 financial year, early and strategic planning is critical. Individuals should apply as soon as possible to improve their chances within the available places. Businesses supporting employee family migration must also plan for potential delays. Awareness of rollover provisions can help applicants and sponsors set realistic expectations and prepare for extended processing times if caps are exceeded.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>How Absolute Immigration can support your business<\/b><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At Absolute Immigration, we assist businesses and individuals with navigating Parent and Other Family visa applications under the capped program. Our team provides tailored advice to manage application timing, rollover risks, and strategy planning. If you need support to align your application with current visa limits, we are ready to assist.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255813938 BCX8\">Contact us at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\">aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>to learn how we can support your goals through tailored immigration advice.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b3e7c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b3e7c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/\">Home <\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Australian Government has set new visa caps for the 2024\u201325 financial year to manage strong demand for family migration. 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