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Australian Immigration Changes 2025-2026: Complete Summary
The Australian immigration system underwent its most significant overhaul in a decade during 2025-2026. Major changes include the Skills in Demand visa...
Australian Visa Fees 2026: Complete Updated Schedule
The 2026 Australian visa fee schedule reflects CPI-indexed increases across most subclasses, plus targeted above-CPI increases for specific visas. The most...
New Health Insurance Guidance for Visa Holders (October 2026)
On 6 October 2026, the Department of Home Affairs updated its guidance on health insurance for visa applicants and visa holders and published a new factsheet....
New Visa Processing Priorities 2026: Onshore Applicants and Key Sectors First
Home Affairs changed the order it processes family and skilled visas twice in 2026. From 25 July, family visa applications made from inside Australia go first....
Permanent Residents Warned: Check Your Travel Facility Before You Leave Australia
On 15 September 2026, Home Affairs warned permanent residents that a permanent visa alone does not let you back into Australia. You also need a valid travel...
PNG Citizens: New 'Apply Again' Option for the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
Since 1 July 2026, eligible Papua New Guinea citizens can use a streamlined "Apply again" option when they apply for a new Visitor visa (subclass 600). It is...
Rugby League World Cup 2026: Which Visa Do Fans Need?
Home Affairs has reminded fans that anyone travelling to Australia for the Rugby League World Cup 2026 must hold a valid Australian visa before they fly. There...
Skilled Visa Income Thresholds Rose 3.8% from 1 July 2026
The salary thresholds for employer-sponsored skilled visas went up by 3.8% on 1 July 2026. Any nomination lodged from that date has to meet the new figures....
Skills in Demand Visa Launch: What Changed in December 2024
The Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa on 7 December 2024, fundamentally restructuring Australia's employer-sponsored...
Visa Processing Time Reforms: March 2026
In early 2026, the Australian government introduced legally binding processing time targets for certain visa subclasses, marking a fundamental shift from...
Visa Processing Times 2026 by Subclass
Current Australian visa processing times range from minutes (ETA) to decades (non-contributory parent visas). This guide provides updated 2026 processing data...
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