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Student Visa Rules Are Now in Effect
This is no longer a proposed change or an announcement about what may happen in the future. The new Student visa rules are now in force.
ESOS Agency Update: ELICOS & Foundation Program Students
Legislative changes to ESOS agency recognition for ELICOS and Foundation Programs took effect in late 2026. If you hold or are applying for a Subclass 500 student visa, here is what you need to know.
ACT 2026–27 Invitation Round Schedule Released: First Round Starts in October
The first round planned for the week starting 12 October 2026.
53,000 Student Visa Reviews Backlog: The ART Reality in 2026
The ART is carrying a backlog of over 53,000 student visa cases as Australia's course-hopping crackdown accelerates. If your student visa has been refused, here is what you need to know.
Offshore Partner Visa Delays: What Couples Must Know
A July 2025 ministerial direction has pushed offshore partner visa wait times beyond 39 months, leaving couples separated indefinitely. Here is what affected applicants need to know.
Ministerial Direction 123: Character Test Guide Updated
Ministerial Direction 123 has updated the guidance for decision-makers assessing visa applicants under Australia's character test. If you or someone you know has a criminal record, this change may affect your visa outcome.
Condition 8549 Designated Areas Update: Regional Visa Compliance Reminder
A legislative update effective 22 September 2026 has revised the designated areas under condition 8549, directly affecting 482 and 494 visa holders in regional Australia. Find out what this means for your work location obligations.
482 Visa Condition 8607 Compliance: What Employers and Visa Holders Need to Know
The Department has released a formal policy response on compliance with visa condition 8607, affecting Subclass 482 visa holders and their sponsors. Here is what employers need to know.
JSA Roadshows 2026: Skills Assessment Updates Explained
Jobs and Skills Australia is touring nationally in 2026, providing the latest on occupation demand and skills assessment pathways. Skilled migration applicants should take note of these developments.
