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2026-27 Budget: Net Migration Upgraded by 55,000
The 2026-27 federal budget has revised net overseas migration upward by 55,000, projecting close to one million new arrivals by 2029. Crucially, the government has signalled it will prioritise onshore temporary visa holders for permanent residence places.
Schedule 6D Partner Points: How Spouse Skills Boost Your EOI
Your spouse's English and skills can add points to your skilled migration EOI. Here is what Schedule 6D actually requires and how to maximise your score.
Protection Visa Backlog: $74.2M Budget Impact on Appellants
The Federal Budget has allocated $74.2 million to address the protection visa appeal backlog. If you have a pending protection visa appeal, here is what this funding may mean for your case.
Engineers Australia MSA Fees Rising in 2026-27
Engineers Australia has announced a fee increase for its Migration Skills Assessment, effective 1 July 2026. If you are planning a skills assessment for skilled migration, acting before the fee rise could save you money.
2026–27 Budget: $20M Student Visa Compliance Crackdown
The Australian Government has announced $20 million in new funding to intensify student visa compliance checks. Here is what Subclass 500 holders need to know.
NSW Subclass 190 Quota Exhausted 2025–26: Next Steps
NSW officially closed its Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa invitations for 2025–26 on 7 May 2026. If you were banking on a NSW nomination, here are your practical next steps before July.
South Australia 2026 Round 1: 344 Skilled Visa Invitations Issued
South Australia has kicked off 2026 with 344 state nomination invitations across the Subclass 190 and 491 visa programs. Health, engineering and education professionals received the largest shares.
SC 192 Tuvalu Stream Ballot Now Open: Eligibility Guide
The Pacific Engagement Visa (Subclass 192) Tuvalu Stream ballot has opened. Find out who qualifies, how the ballot works, and your next steps if selected.
Partner Visa Sponsor Obligations: What You Must Do
Partner visa sponsors carry ongoing obligations that extend well beyond the initial application. The Department's April 2026 newsletter clarifies exactly what sponsors must do to support a valid assessment.
