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Nearly 74,000 Family Members Hold 485 Visas What Could Change Next
Nearly 74,000 family members of former international students hold 485 Graduate Visas in Australia, and they may soon face reform. Here is what secondary holders need to know.
Construction Industry Pushes for International Student Trade Apprenticeship Pathway
Could international students on a 500 visa pivot into a trade apprenticeship? The construction industry thinks so, and is actively lobbying for a formal pathway.
FNQ DAMA 2026 Update: New Sponsorship Flexibility for Far North Queensland Employers
MIA Notice 9 (7 August 2026) delivers important updates for employers and workers in the Far North Queensland DAMA region. Find out what these changes mean for your 482 or 494 visa application.
482 Sponsor Sanctioned After Border Watch Report: What Employers Must Know
The issue is particularly relevant to businesses sponsoring workers under the Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482).
482 Visa Holders: Know Your Rights Against Exploitation
The Migrant Justice Institute has released a landmark report on migrant worker exploitation in Australia. If you hold a 482 or 494 visa, understanding your legal protections is essential.
Student and 485 Visa Family Rules: What One Nation’s Proposal Could Mean
Could family rules change for Student and 485 visas? We explain One Nation’s proposal, the current rules and what applicants planning to bring family to Australia should know.
Partner Visa Delays Are Getting Harder to Ignore
Labor is weighing new rules to restrict family visa processing as part of a broader push to cut net overseas migration. If you have an onshore partner visa application, the time to act is now.
Waiting 15 Years for a Parent Visa What Are Your Options Now
A Guardian investigation reveals over 1,500 parent visa applicants died before receiving a decision in just 21 months. With wait times of up to 33 years and fees near $50,000, Australian families face an unprecedented crisis.
