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NSW DAMA Proposal: What Regional Workers Need to Know
New South Wales is consulting on a proposed state-led DAMA that could open employer-sponsored migration pathways for regional workers, including nurses, chefs, tradespeople and aged care workers. The proposal is not yet law.
Coalition Plan: Students Must Leave Australia to Change Visa
The Coalition has proposed requiring international students to leave Australia before applying for another visa class. This policy has not yet passed into law, but it signals a major shift in Australia's migration direction.
189 Invitation Round October 2026: Reported Points by Occupation
Early reports from the 15 October 2026 subclass 189 round.
ANMAC New Portal Launch: Updated Skills Assessment Fees 2026
ANMAC has launched a new skilled migration assessment portal alongside updated fees for nursing and healthcare occupations. If you are a registered nurse, midwife, or allied health professional planning a skills assessment, these changes affect you directly.
Coalition Plans to Slash Humanitarian Visas: What It Means
The Coalition has unveiled plans to slash net overseas migration to around 100,000 per year, the lowest in decades. Humanitarian visas would be halved, bridging visas restricted, and protection visa timelines tightened.
Subclass 189 Invitation Round Postponed: What GSM Applicants Should Know
The Subclass 189 invitation round has been postponed, affecting EOI holders waiting in the SkillSelect pool. Here is what this means for your skilled migration pathway.
500 Visa Students: VET Sector Faces New Scrutiny
Australia's Assistant Minister has issued a formal warning to VET providers at the MIA National Conference. Student visa holders studying in the VET sector should take note of what is changing.
Coalition Plans to Scrap 485 Visa: What Students Must Know
The Coalition has announced plans to scrap the 485 Temporary Graduate visa and cap student commencements at 240,000 per year. Find out which students may still have post-study options.
