Australia has introduced a significant change to the way certain skilled visa and nomination applications are prioritised. From 25 July 2026, Ministerial Direction 119 replaced the previous skilled visa processing…
Tasmania has introduced significant updates to its 2026–27 Skilled Migration Program, bringing changes that affect both Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) applicants. The…
Australia continues to rely on regional skilled migration to address workforce shortages and support economic growth across the country. Each year, Australian states and territories nominate thousands of skilled workers…
The Australian Government has announced an increase in Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) application fees, effective from 1 July 2026. These annual fee adjustments are made under the Administrative Review Tribunal…
The Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program has announced an important update for the 2025–26 program year. Due to strong demand for state nomination, Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for all…
The Department of Home Affairs has introduced important updates in its April 2026 Partner Visa processing newsletter, bringing significant changes to how applications are assessed. These updates affect both applicants…
Australia has introduced a significant migration reform that could directly impact visa holders planning to travel. As of 14 March 2026, a new legal provision under Section 84B of the…
Australia’s Liberal Party has put forward a proposal that could restrict immigration from areas in 13 countries considered to be under terrorist control, including parts of the Philippines — a…
The NT Government has now received sufficient applications to fill the nomination allocation for the 2025-26 program year. The NT nomination portal is now closed to new applications. Applications lodged…
For 2025–26, Australia's permanent migration program remains at 185,000 places, unchanged from the previous year, with continued emphasis on skilled migration. A total of 132,200 places (around 71 per…
