Australia Working Holiday Tax 2026: Subclass 417 Visa Hit with 15% Rate on First $45K
Australia maintains the fifteen percent backpacker tax for 2026-27. Learn about income brackets, employer registration, and superannuation rules…
India to Raise Student Visa Delays with Australia at PM Modi’s Melbourne Summit
PM Modi will address the 40% Indian student visa rejection rate and processing delays during his July 10,…
ATO’s Three Tests Go Beyond 183-Day Rule: Resides Test Decides Tax Residency
The ATO uses four tests, including the 183-day and resides tests, to determine tax residency for visa holders…
Australia Maintains Preferential Visa Fees for ASEAN Citizens Including Subclass 500
Australia hiked student visa fees to AUD 2,500 on July 1, 2026, but ASEAN and ELICOS students retain…
National Planning Level: Joint Media Release, Hon. Jason Clare MP – 2027 International Student Cap Maintained at 295,000
Australia maintains the 2027 international student cap at 295,000 while raising visa fees to AU$2,500 to ensure sustainable…
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…