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The 189 Invitation Round Has Moved to 15 October: 5 Things to Check in Your EOI
189 round moved forward 2 weeks, check your EOI before then.
Student Visa Course-Switcher Fee: What You Need to Know
Australia has introduced a new course-switcher fee for international students changing education providers onshore. Find out who is affected, what the new rules mean, and what steps to take now.
October Migration Update: 485 Family Changes, Student Visa Rules and the Next 189 Round
Under current rules, you can still include family in a 485 application or add them later as subsequent entrants.
National Code Transfer Rule: 12-Month Student Restriction
Australia's National Code now requires most international students to complete 12 months before transferring providers. Critically, students who had already passed the previous 6-month threshold may find themselves restricted again.
Coalition Proposes to Scrap the 485 Visa
The Federal Coalition has announced a major migration plan that includes one of its most significant proposals for international graduates: scrapping the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).
NFF Backpacker Visa Fast-Track: Labor's Policy U-Turn
Labor faces mounting pressure from regional electorates after the NFF secured a temporary fast-track for harvest season backpacker visas. Here is what agricultural employers need to know.
September 2026 Evidence Level Update: Which Countries Face Higher Student Visa Risk?
The Department of Home Affairs has refreshed its Evidence Level settings for September 2026, with changes affecting Student visa applicants from multiple countries. Find out what this means for your application.
Visa Application Charge Surcharge Abolished: October 2026
From 1 October 2026, the Department of Home Affairs has abolished the visa application charge surcharge. Find out which applicants are affected and what this change means for your costs.
Subclass 600 ADS Stream: Approved Travel Agent List Updated in 2026
From 29 September 2026, new legislative changes reshape eligibility requirements for travel agents operating under the Subclass 600 ADS stream. Chinese group tour applicants and their agents need to act now.
