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Student (Subclass 500) Visa Changes (Updated on 20 October 2026)
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Student (Subclass 500) Visa Changes (Updated on 20 October 2026)

From 2 October 2026, new migration laws have significantly changed who can apply for a Student (Subclass 500) visa in Australia, and who can be included in that application. In short, if you already hold a Student visa and want to apply for another one, you will now generally need to do so from outside Australia, and holders of many…
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20 October, 2026
Commencing 31 October 2026: How Ministerial Direction 123 will change the character assessment
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Commencing 31 October 2026: How Ministerial Direction 123 will change the character assessment

Ministerial Direction No. 123 (Direction 123) is the new set of ‘primary’ and ‘other’ considerations that decision-makers must take into account when deciding whether to refuse or cancel a visa on character grounds, or whether to revoke a mandatory cancellation. It was signed on 18 September 2026 by Minister Tony Burke, commences on 31 October 2026 and revokes Ministerial Direction…
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5 October, 2026
Australia’s Updated Skilled Visa Processing Priorities (September 2026)
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Australia’s Updated Skilled Visa Processing Priorities (September 2026)

From 19 September 2026, Ministerial Directions No. 121 and No. 122 have replaced the skilled visa processing priorities previously set out in Ministerial Direction No. 119, which was introduced in July 2026. The Directions change only the order in which applications are considered and decided. They do not change who is eligible for a visa or which occupations sit on…
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28 September, 2026
What is the Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) Visa? (Updated on: 3 Sep 2026)
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What is the Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) Visa? (Updated on: 3 Sep 2026)

The Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) visa, also sometimes colloquially known as the “fiancée visa”, is a temporary visa permitting the holder to travel to Australia and marry an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. Once granted, it is valid for 9-15 months to enable the holder to enter Australia, get married, and subsequently apply for the onshore…
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3 September, 2026
482 nomination refusals: withdraw and relodge vs ART review explained
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482 nomination refusals: withdraw and relodge vs ART review explained

In the unfortunate circumstances of a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) nomination refusal, it is important to understand your options and act quickly. A nomination refusal does not necessarily mean the end of your 482 pathway. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to: seek merits review of the refusal at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART); withdraw the…
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1 September, 2026