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Policy Updates

Partner Visa: Update Relationship Evidence Every 6–12 Months

If your partner visa is still under assessment, the Department of Home Affairs expects your evidence to be kept current. Find out exactly what to update and how often.

Partner Visa
Policy Updates
Migration Guide
Policy Updates

Partner Visa: One Chance to Respond to Requests

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed a significant procedural change for partner visas: applicants now receive only one opportunity to provide missing documents. A missed deadline could mean refusal.

Partner Visa
Policy Updates
Migration Guide
Policy Updates

186 Visa Remote Work Policy: No Change Confirmed

A missing policy section in the Legend Stack raised concerns about 186 visa remote work rules. Home Affairs has now confirmed it was a technical error, not a policy change.

186 Visa
Employer Sponsored Visas
Policy Updates
Policy Updates

2026 Migration Act: ACD Entry Exemptions Explained

The 2026 Migration Amendment Act introduces a suspension on entry from affected Middle East countries, but specific individuals are exempt. Find out if you or your family members qualify.

Policy Updates
Migration Guide
Visitor Visa
Policy Updates

Partner Visa PR Stage: Update ImmiAccount at Two Years

Reached the two-year mark on your partner visa? You must proactively update your information in ImmiAccount to trigger the permanent residence assessment. Missing this step causes avoidable delays.

Partner Visa
Policy Updates
Migration Guide
Policy Updates

Partner Visa PR Stage: Overseas Police Certificate Guide

Confused about police certificates for your permanent Partner visa? The 2-month threshold only applies to temporary Partner visas. Here is what the permanent stage actually requires.

Partner Visa
Policy Updates
Migration Guide
Policy Updates

Australia Health Requirement Review: 6 Reforms Done, 5 Pending

Australia's migration health requirement review is underway, with 6 of 11 recommendations already implemented. Key changes include a revised Significant Cost Threshold. Find out what this means for your visa.

Policy Updates
Migration Guide
General Skilled Migration
Policy Updates

Parent Visas Go Online-Only From 22 April 2026

Australia's Department of Home Affairs now requires all Parent visa applications to be submitted online via ImmiAccount. Paper lodgement is closed as of 22 April 2026.

Parent Visa
Policy Updates
Migration Guide
Knowledge & Tips

Condition 8503 Waiver for Middle East Applicants Explained

If you hold a visa with Condition 8503 and cannot depart Australia due to the Middle East conflict, a waiver may be available. Learn what the Department considers and how to apply.

Visitor Visa
Migration Guide
Policy Updates

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