Albanese Government Moves to Scrap Capital Gains Tax Discount for Investors
Albanese Government signals potential cuts to capital gains tax discounts for investors following a Senate inquiry aimed at…
Not Selected in H-1B? Canada PR via Express Entry Still Demands Strong Credentials
USCIS to finish FY 2027 H-1B selections by March 31, 2026. Employers must file petitions by June 30.…
Australia Visa Processing Times Stay Indicative After March 25, 2026 Update
Australia warns visa processing times are estimates, not guarantees, with speed determined by priority tiers and annual caps…
Australia Suspends Iranian Temporary Visa Holders for Six Months Under Migration Act 1958
Australia enacts laws to suspend entry for certain temporary visa holders for six months; no official determination for…
Australia Hits Historic Migration Mark with 480,520 Net Arrivals
Australia sets a migration record with 480,520 net arrivals in 2025, though government forecasts predict a sharp decline…
Nathan Teraki Jailed for Fatal Crash Drugged, Wins Special Category Visa Review
The Administrative Review Tribunal overturned a visa cancellation for a NZ man jailed for a fatal crash, citing…
Australian Government Warns Citizens: Do Not Travel Through Dubai Even for Connections
Australia warns citizens against transiting through Dubai and Middle East hubs, citing missile risks and potential for sudden,…
Training (subclass 407) Visa Sponsorships Get New Sequencing Rules for Temporary Activities
Australia mandates sequential approvals for subclass 407 training visas; sponsorship and nomination must be finalized before any visa…
Qantas Pays $74 Million to Settle Federal Court Case Over Flight Credit Refunds
Qantas agrees to a A$105M settlement over COVID-era flight credits. Pending court approval, passengers with 2020-2022 cancellations may…
Australia Visa Ban Targets Offshore Holders for 6 Months
Australia can now block some offshore temporary visa holders from boarding for up to six months, starting with…
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke Gains Power to Block Temporary Visa Holders Under Arrival Control
Australia introduces a bill to temporarily block offshore visa holders from specific countries during global crises, citing migration…
Australia Issues Temporary Exclusion Order Targeting IS-Linked Woman at Al-Roj Camp
Australia issues its first Temporary Exclusion Order to block an IS-linked woman's return from Syria, citing national security…
Australia Rolls Out Standardised Visa Timelines and Real-Time Tracking for TSS
Australia launches standardized visa timelines and real-time tracking, using AI to speed up processing for skilled workers while…
Australia Doubles Post-Study Work Visa Fee Under 2026 Migration Amendment
Australia has doubled the Subclass 485 visa fee to AUD 4,600 as of March 1, 2026, aiming to…