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Major Changes to the Training Visa (Subclass 407) From 12 November 2026

Applicants for Australia’s Training visa (subclass 407) will soon face new restrictions, with applications required to be lodged from outside …read more

04/11/2026

Migration News
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Australian Government Announces Migration Program Changes

The Australian Government announced several changes to Australia’s migration program on 17 September 2026. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said …read more

18/09/2026

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Visa Priority Shifts to Onshore as Migration Rules Tighten

The Albanese Government is moving to bring net overseas migration (NOM) down toward its budgeted targets. In late July 2026, …read more

17/08/2026

Migration News
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Citizenship Application Fee Changes from 1 July 2026

Effective from 1 July 2026, Australian citizenship application fees have been adjusted from $575 to $595 in line with CPI …read more

08/07/2026

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Visa Fee Increases From 1 July 2026

On 1 July 2026, the visa application charges (VACs) for all visas changed. The change comes from the Home Affairs …read more

03/07/2026

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The difference between PLT and NOM

Net Permanent and Long-term (PLT) is a record of border crossings and stated intent. Net Overseas Migration (NOM) is the …read more

30/06/2026

Migration News
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Monthly Processing Times Update: Skilled Migration and Partner Visas

Waiting for a visa decision is often the most stressful part of the migration journey. The Department of Home Affairs …read more

24/03/2026

Migration News
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Australia Activates Section 84B Arrival-Pause Power

In mid March the Federal Government activated new arrival control powers under the Migration Amendment Act 2026. Central to this …read more

20/03/2026

Migration News
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Regional Migration: Priority Processing Expansion for Partner Visas

The Australian Government has recently refined its migration strategy to better support regional development. Partner visa priority processing will be …read more

16/03/2026

Family and Spouse Visas
Migration News
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Australia Launches Nationwide AI-Powered Visa Processing Reforms

As part of the broader Automation and Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025–27, the Department of Home Affairs and Services Australia are …read more

15/03/2026

Migration News
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2026 Student Visa Caps Raised to 295,000 Amid Stricter Integrity Testing

The Australian government has confirmed a national planning level of 295,000 for international student commencements in 2026. While the headline …read more

14/03/2026

Migration News
Student Visa
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Major Changes to Training visa (subclass 407)

The Australian Government has introduced new application requirements for the Training visa (subclass 407). The changes took effect on 11 …read more

11/03/2026

Migration News
Work Visa
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