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Less Than Half of Skill Stream Places Went to Primary Applicants
For individual applicants, occupation demand, points, nomination options, sponsorship opportunities and timing remain far more important than the primary to secondary applicant ratio.
New Employer Sponsored Visa Income Thresholds from 1 July 2026
The Department of Home Affairs has increased the income thresholds applying to certain employer sponsored visa nomination applications lodged on or after 1 July 2026.
Why Are Tradies Ranked Alongside Economists in Australia’s Skilled Migration System?
Australia's skilled migration priority list is under scrutiny after tradespeople were ranked below economists, prompting political questions the Employment Minister declined to answer. Here is what applicants need to know.
New CGT Rules Could Affect Australians Living and Working Overseas
They are not a special tax directed only at Australians living overseas, but foreign tax residency may materially affect how a capital gain is calculated.
New Streamlined Visitor Visa Option for Eligible PNG Applicants
If you have a previous visa refusal, complex travel history or concerns about your eligibility, consider obtaining advice from an Australian immigration lawyer before applying.
Regional Visa Planning Levels Clarified for 2026–27
The Regional category planning level forms part of Australia’s wider Permanent Migration Program, but it should not be treated as a simple annual cap on all Subclass 191 grants.
Modi Visit & India Student Visas: Australia's Position
India raised student visa delays at the highest diplomatic level during PM Modi's Australia visit. Here is what Australia's response means in practice for Indian student visa applicants.
SA DAMA Extended: 482 & 494 Visa Application Windows
SA DAMA agreements for subclass 482 and 494 visas have been extended, per MIA Notice 2 (3 July 2026). Employers must confirm updated nomination timeframes and eligible occupations before lodging.
