Australia Immigration
Australian visa pathways including skilled migration, partner visas, student routes, and employer-sponsored options. Covers points calculator updates, SOL changes, and state nomination programs.
1.2 Million Arrive as Net Overseas Migration Surges, Department of Home Affairs Reports
Australia sets a migration record with 480,520 net arrivals in 2025, though government forecasts predict a sharp decline to 260,000 by 2026.
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 Moves to Temporarily Ban Offshore Visa Holders as Middle East Crisis Deepens
Australia passes the Migration Amendment Bill 2026, allowing the government to block offshore temporary visa holders from conflict…
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…