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Western Australia State Nomination Quota: 30% Cut
The Australian Federal Government plans to slash Western Australia’s State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) quota from 5,000 to 3,400 (a 30% cut).
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Victoria Unexpectedly Reopens 2025–26 Skilled Migration Program｜380 Interim Places Released – Policy and Risk Breakdown
On 2 October, the Victorian Government suddenly announced the reopening of the 2025–26 Skilled Migration Program (state nomination), effective immediately.
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Tasmania State Nomination Now Open! 2025–26 Program Fully Upgraded: Scoring System, Income Thresholds & Application Pathways Explained
Following the reopening of nomination programs in Victoria and Queensland, the Tasmanian Government officially launched its 2025–26 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program on 6 October.
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State Governments Gain Direct Access to Travel Records
A major change has just reshaped Australia’s migration framework — the Federal Government has passed an amendment that formally authorises all state and territory governments to directly access applicants’ entry and exit movement records.
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2026 QS Business Master’s Rankings Released: Australian Universities Shine Across Five Disciplines with Dual Value in Study & Migration
In September 2025, QS released the 2026 Business Master’s Rankings, covering five key disciplines: Finance, Business Analytics, Marketing, Management, and Supply Chain Management.
Australia’s Asylum Backlog Deepens: Nearly100,000 Awaiting Deportation, Student Visa Applicants Under Scrutiny
Recent reports have revealed that Australia’s protection visa (asylum) system is close to breaking point. According to News Corp Australia (7 September).
Australia’s 482 Visa Update: Occupation List Review Underway, English Requirement Eased
The Australian Government has recently announced that Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) will commence a review of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
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Early Childhood Blocked, Secured Nursing at the University of Melbourne
Over the past year, Australia’s early childhood education programs have faced repeated negative press.
QLD State Nomination Now Open! 2025-26 Occupation Lists and Pathways Released
On 19 September 2025, Queensland officially opened applications for its State Nomination Program. For the new program year, QLD has not only updated both the onshore and offshore occupation lists, but also clarified the requirements and assessment criteria for each pathway.
