New Student visa rules affect applications made in Australia and family members. Understand the exemptions and what to check before changing your study or travel plans.
Student visa changes from 2 October 2026: what students and families need to know Read More »
South Australia’s two DAMAs now run until 31 January 2027. Existing terms remain unchanged while a new five-year statewide agreement is negotiated.
South Australia DAMAs extended to 31 January 2027: what employers should know Read More »
Ministerial Direction 123 starts on 31 October 2026. Learn how Australia’s character-test guidance changes and what visa holders should review now.
Ministerial Direction 123: What Australia’s New Character Test Guidance Means Read More »
Four migration updates confirmed on 22 September 2026: the Child visa address correction, condition 8549 designated areas, Direction 123 and the Department systems outage.
Four Australian Migration Updates: Direction 123, Child Visas and System Outage Read More »
The new Migration (Designated Areas) Instrument 2026 commenced on 22 September. See what it means for condition 8549, Subclass 489 and Subclass 887.
New Designated Areas Instrument 2026: What Actually Changed? Read More »
New skilled visa priorities took effect on 19 September 2026. See who is prioritised, how pending and family applications are treated, and why priority is not a promised decision date.
Skilled visa processing priorities: Directions 121 and 122 explained Read More »
A practical guide to the 17 September 2026 immigration announcement: commencement dates, transitional rules and the checks to make before changing your visa plans.
Immigration reforms announced: what changes, when, and what to check Read More »
