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The latest legal, legislative and immigration news and updates — curated and summarised.
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Australia Protection Visa Changes Effective November 2026
Starting November 1, 2026, Australia will implement significant changes for Protection visa applicants, including the removal of Bridging visa B eligibility and the introduction of…
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Queensland 2026-27 State Nomination Guide for 190 and 491 Visas
Queensland has announced that Registrations of Interest (ROI) for the 190 and 491 visa subclasses will open on November 6, 2026. The guide outlines eligibility criteria for both on…
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ART Application Fee Increase: New Migration Review Fees From July 2026
The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) has announced an increase in application fees effective July 1, 2026. The fee for migration reviews will rise to $3,727, while protection r…
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Australia Protection Visa Changes Effective November 2026
Starting November 1, 2026, Australia will implement significant changes to Protection visa regulations, including the removal of Bridging visa B eligibility for applicants. The upd…
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Queensland Skilled Migration 2026–27 Update: ROI Opens November 6
Queensland has announced its 2026-27 State Nominated Migration Program schedule, with Registrations of Interest (ROIs) set to open on November 6, 2026. This update provides a timel…
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ART Application Fee Increase Starting July 2026
The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) has announced an increase in all application fees effective from July 1, 2026. The new fee structure will apply to any payments made on or …
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New Restrictions on Bridging and Training Visas in Australia
Starting November 2026, protection visa applicants in Australia will be barred from applying for a Bridging visa B to travel abroad and return. Additionally, training visa applicat…
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Migration Amendment (Referred Stay (Permanent) (Class DH) Visa) Regulations 2026
The Migration Amendment (Referred Stay (Permanent) (Class DH) Visa) Regulations 2026 clarify the danger criterion for the Subclass 852 visa and relocate it from the application val…
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Tasmania Updates Skilled Migration Invitation Results and Assessment Rules
Migration Tasmania has released its latest invitation results for Subclass 190 and 491 visas, issuing 90 invitations in the October 2026 round. The agency also announced a signific…
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Hasan v Minister for Immigration: Federal Court Upholds Visa Refusal Due to Lack of Nomination
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an appeal regarding a Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa refusal, confirming the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction because the applicant…
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Australian Visa Biometrics Requirements and 2026 Updates
The Australian Department of Home Affairs requires specific visa applicants to provide fingerprints and facial images as part of the application process. New updates effective Octo…
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Australia to Implement New Sponsorship Rules for Training Visa Subclass 407 in 2026
Starting March 11, 2026, sponsors for the Subclass 407 Training Visa must have an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor status and a valid nomination before an application is lodge…
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Australian Visa Biometrics Requirements and 2026 Updates
The Australian Department of Home Affairs requires fingerprints and facial images for certain visa applications. New updates regarding biometric collection centers in Laos and Indi…
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Australia Updates Subclass 407 Training Visa Rules for 2026
The Australian Government has announced updated regulations for the Training Visa (Subclass 407) effective March 11, 2026. These changes impact sponsorship requirements and applica…
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Australia PR Pathways in 2026 Compared by Profile, Cost and Available Places
This guide compares various Australian permanent residency pathways for 2026, including the 189, 190, 491, and 186 visa subclasses. It evaluates these options based on applicant pr…
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Australia PR Pathways in 2026 Compared by Profile, Cost and Available Places
This guide compares various Australian permanent residency pathways for 2026, including the 189, 190, 491, and 186 visa subclasses. It evaluates these options based on applicant pr…
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Sidhu v Minister for Immigration: Agent Misconduct and Student Visa Enrolment
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an appeal regarding a Subclass 500 Student visa refusal, ruling that alleged migration agent misconduct did not constitute jurisdictional e…
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Understanding EOI and ROI for Australian State Nomination
This guide explains the difference between the Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect and the Registration of Interest (ROI) required by specific Australian states. It details…
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Understanding EOI and ROI for Australian State Nomination
This guide explains the difference between Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect and Registration of Interest (ROI) required by specific Australian states. It provides a…
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Australia Introduces Ministerial Direction 123 for Character-Related Visa Decisions
Ministerial Direction 123 is set to replace MD110 starting October 31, 2026, focusing on character-related visa assessments. This update signals a shift in how the Department of Ho…
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