Barnaby Joyce Backs Pauline Hanson’s Call for Mass Deportations, Denies One Nation Wants White Australia Policy Return
Barnaby Joyce backs One Nation's 2026 plan to deport 75,000 visa overstayers, suggesting medical visits could trigger removals…
Australia’s $9M Per Asylum Seeker on Nauru Fails to Cover Food in Offshore-Processing Budget
Australia spends $9.6 million per person on Nauru offshore processing while asylum seekers receive just $260 a fortnight,…
Australia Visitor Visa 600: Papua New Guinea Citizens Can Apply Again with Streamlined Option
Eligible Papua New Guinea citizens can now apply again online for Visitor visa 600 through a streamlined ImmiAccount…
Australia Declines Timeline for Iranian Skilled Visa Cases Needing Agency Clearances
Australia declines to set timelines for Iranian skilled visa backlogs, citing security clearances and administrative checks as cases…
Qantas Trial Sees Australia Travel Declaration Replace Arrival Cards in Digital Move
Australia is replacing paper arrival cards with a digital declaration system and QR codes starting July 2026 to…
Medicare Levy Exemption for Foreign Residents: Temporary Visa Holders Should Check Eligibility
Temporary visa holders in Australia can claim Medicare levy exemptions for 2026 by obtaining a Medicare Entitlement Statement…
Australia Visa Fees Rise July 1, 2026: Skilled, Partner, Visitor Up
Australia increased visa fees on July 1, 2026, impacting Skilled, Partner, and Visitor visas. Fees are set by…
International Students Must Apply for a Tax File Number with the Australian Taxation Office After Arrival
Essential 2026 guide for Australian international students on applying for a TFN, managing 48-hour work limits, tax residency,…
Employer-Sponsored Migration Alert: Salary Threshold and Australian Tax Residency Risks
Navigate Australian employer-sponsored visa rules in 2026, focusing on salary thresholds, market rates, occupation matching, and tax residency…
Australia Working Holiday Tax 2026: Subclass 417 Visa Hit with 15% Rate on First $45K
Australia maintains the 15% backpacker tax for 2026-27. Learn about income brackets, employer registration, and superannuation rules for…
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…