Bureaucracy Australia

Western Australia Updates Migration Payment Procedures

17 September 2026 Matthias Kurth

What this means for you

For skilled migrants and employers in Western Australia's sponsored streams, this update clarifies how and where they will receive payments, ensuring they know the process for managing their funds during relocation.

Now Employers in the Employer Sponsored Stream and skilled migrants in the SNMP stream in Western Australia receive payments to their nominated bank accounts after validation checks. Both groups have specific procedures and contact points for updating their bank details, including using the Milestone 1 claim form and contacting DTWD or the State Government Incentives team.

Western Australia has updated its procedures for migration-related payments. Employers participating in the Employer Sponsored Stream and skilled migrants within the SNMP stream in Western Australia will now receive payments directly to their nominated bank accounts, following necessary validation checks.

Specific procedures are in place for both groups to manage and update their bank details. This includes utilizing the Milestone 1 claim form and contacting either the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) or the State Government Incentives team for assistance.

This clarification is relevant for individuals and businesses involved in these migration streams, as it outlines the official channels for receiving and managing financial disbursements during the relocation process.

Source migration.wa.gov.au ↗