Australian Property Forecasts Turn Flat as Tax Changes and Housing Slump Affect Negative Gearing
Australian banks forecast flat 2026 property prices as new tax changes on negative gearing and capital gains dampen…
Skilled Visa Income Thresholds Rise 3.8% on AWOTE: New Pay Rules for Employer-Sponsored Nominations from July 1, 2026
Australia raises skilled visa salary thresholds by 3.8% effective July 1, 2026, setting the new CSIT at AUD…
Australia Hikes Student Visa 500 and Graduate Visa 485 Fees from July 1, 2026
Australia raised student visa fees on July 1, 2026, with the subclass 500 reaching AUD 2,500 and the…
Student Visa Processing Priority 2026: How Ministerial Direction 115 and Your Confirmation of Enrolment Impact Waiting Time
Australia's new tiered system prioritizes student visas based on the education provider's allocation, affecting processing speeds for the…
India Visa Services in Australia May Face Disruption from July 1, 2026: VFS Global Update
India visa services in Australia face disruption starting July 1, 2026, due to VFS Global contract uncertainty. eVisa…
Skills in Demand Visa Subclass 482: Core Skills Income Threshold Rises to AUD 79,499 from July 2026
Australia to raise Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa salary thresholds on July 1, 2026, impacting new employer-sponsored…
Australia 2026–27 Migration Program Prioritizes Skilled Stream with 132,240 Places, Boosting Employer-Sponsored Routes
Australia sets 2026-27 migration at 185,000 places, prioritizing 132,240 skilled visas and onshore applicants to address critical economic…
New Superannuation Ban on Limited Recourse Borrowing for Self-Managed Funds
Australia bans new SMSF residential property borrowing in a Labor-Greens deal; commercial property and existing loans remain unaffected…
Australia’s Student Visa (subclass 500) Fee Hits Record AUD $2,000, Highest Globally
Australia’s student visa fee hit AUD $2,000 in 2026, the world's highest, amid strict new migration reforms and…
Australian Trust Income: Will Earnings Inside Family Trusts Be Taxed at 47%?
Avoid the 47% tax rate on Australian family trusts by making valid income distributions and trustee resolutions before…
Pauline Hanson’s Student Visa Proposal Could Leave Service Sector Facing Labor Shortages
Pauline Hanson proposes forcing international students to leave Australia to switch courses, risking labor shortages in hospitality and…
Australia and United States Top Non-European Migration Destinations in 2026, Remitly Index
The 2026 Remitly Index ranks top relocation spots, with Europe dominating 80% of the list. Australia and the…
ACT Drops Stamp Duty for First-Home Buyers from July 1, 2026. What Migrants Need to Know
The ACT will remove stamp duty for first-home buyers from July 1, 2026, lowering upfront costs for Canberra…
Australian Federal Police Seize AUD 580,000 in Visa-Fraud Probe of Regional Sponsored Scheme
Australian authorities forfeit $580k and jail a middleman for visa fraud, warning that applicants are responsible for false…