- Queensland expressions of interest now open under the National Innovation Visa.
- The Crisafulli Government is connecting global innovators, entrepreneurs and elite athletes to Queensland industries and Brisbane 2032 momentum.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering a better lifestyle through a stronger economy and a plan for Queensland's future.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a better lifestyle through a stronger economy by opening the doors to the world's brightest minds, best athletes, and most talented creatives, through the National Innovation Visa.
The National Innovation Visa (NIV) is an invitation-only pathway to permanent residency for exceptional individuals with globally recognised achievements in research, entrepreneurship, investment, the arts and sport.
It will bring the world's best minds to Queensland to launch businesses, carry out cutting edge research, and foster new industries.
It's just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start and a plan for Queensland's future.
The Crisafulli Government is cutting through the bureaucracy and backing truly exceptional people who make things happen, like scientists developing life-saving medicines, or entrepreneurs creating new industries.
During Labor's decade of decline, migration programs were tangled in red tape and focused on passive investment, delivering little innovation and fewer jobs.
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates said Queensland was leveraging the NIV to attract global talent, helping deliver a fresh start.
"We're bringing in the best and brightest global talent to help grow industries and deliver a better lifestyle for Queenslanders through a stronger economy," Minister Bates said.
"That global talent will be connected straight into Queensland industry, universities, research organisations, or sports academies, helping turn their talent and bold ideas into life-changing outcomes.
"Leveraging the NIV is part of the Crisafulli Government's plan to reverse Labor's decade of decline and secure a pipeline of skilled workers for Queensland's future."
Associate Professor Dr Joy Wolfram, an example of talent the NIV will target, is developing next-generation therapeutics at The University of Queensland and said Queensland's growing expertise in life-saving medicines was a major drawcard.
"I grew up in Finland, and after working in five countries across three continents, I chose Queensland because of the resilience of its people and strong community spirit – the sense that we work together to make a meaningful difference," Dr Wolfram said.
"We are now expanding the infrastructure needed to manufacture local therapeutics, and the capability is here. This will allow all of us to benefit from life-saving technologies developed and manufactured in Queensland."
Under the NIV, applicants must first submit an expression of interest, before they are invited to apply for the visa by the Queensland Government. Just 5,000 places are available across the country.
To seek Queensland Government nomination, applicants must meet Department of Home Affairs visa criteria and Queensland Government guidelines.
