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Australia Points Test Reform: Review and Proposed Changes

For many skilled migrants, the points test decides whether a pathway to permanent residence is realistic or out of reach....
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  • October 14, 2026
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Australia Student Visa Changes: New Rules From 2 October 2026

The Australia Student Visa changes for 2026 are now in force. The new Student visa rules from 2 October 2026...
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  • October 2, 2026
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Ministerial Direction 122 Explained: What It Means For Australia’s Permanent And Provisional Skilled Visa Applicants

If you are researching Ministerial Direction 122, you are looking at one of the most significant updates to Australia’s permanent...
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  • September 23, 2026
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Ministerial Direction 121 Explained: What It Means For Australia’s Subclass 482 Skilled Visa Applicants

If you have come across the term Ministerial Direction 121 while researching Australian skilled migration, you are looking at one...
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  • September 23, 2026
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New Australian Visa Rules

Major Immigration Updates Announced

On 17 September 2026, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stood at the National Press Club and announced Australia’s most significant...
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  • September 17, 2026
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Employer-Sponsored Visa Australia: 482, 186, 494 and 407 Visa Guide

An employer-sponsored visa lets an Australian employer sponsor a skilled overseas worker for an eligible position. It’s built around a...
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  • September 11, 2026
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