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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

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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

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OMARA guidance on AI in migration assistance

The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) has released important parameters to ensure technology serves the best interests …read more

08/03/2026

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TSMIT Salary Thresholds and Confirmed Increases for July 2026

The Department of Home Affairs implements a strictly indexed model for sponsorship. The most significant update in this transition is …read more

08/03/2026

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Unexpected Fee Increase Hits Temporary Graduate Visa Applicants

The Department of Home Affairs has increased application fees for the Temporary Graduate visa, Subclass 485, effective Sunday 1 March …read more

03/03/2026

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The Impact of Australia’s $2,000 Student Visa Fee

As the government moves to tighten migration pathways and ensure the integrity of the education system, two major hurdles have …read more

20/02/2026

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South Australia Issues 364 Invitations in Latest Skilled Migration Round

South Australia continues to lead the way in addressing critical workforce shortages, with the state government officially issuing a new …read more

05/02/2026

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Albanese Government Stable 185,000 Migration Plan for 2025-26

The Albanese government has confirmed that the 2025-26 Permanent Migration Program will remain at 185,000 places. By maintaining the same …read more

04/02/2026

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World Passport Rankings 2026

These passport rankings reflect a period where diplomatic credibility and bilateral agreements have become the primary drivers of international travel …read more

14/01/2026

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Australian Passport Fees Confirmed for January 2026

Update (January 2026): The Australian Government has now published the official passport application fees, which took effect on 1 January …read more

08/01/2026

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Australian Student Visas Growing Steadily

Australia has experienced significant shifts in its migration landscape, largely driven by offshore student applications. Recent Surge in Australian Student …read more

04/11/2025

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Australian Student Visas Growing Steadily

Australia has experienced significant shifts in its migration landscape, largely driven by offshore student applications. Recent Surge in Australian Student …read more

04/11/2025


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