❖ Australia announced the start date for the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) for Indian Nationals.

❖ According to the document, the MATES Migration Scheme will go into effect on November 1.

❖ This will create a new mobility pathway for 3,000 Indian graduates and earlycareer professionals. 

❖ Under the MATES scheme, Indian graduates and early career professionals (aged 18 to 30) with knowledge and skills in specific fields of study will be offered a new temporary mobility pathway to live and work in Australia for up to two years.