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MD 121 & 122: New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities Explained
From 19 September 2026, Ministerial Directions 121 and 122 replace MD 119, expanding priority processing to healthcare, construction, resources, agriculture and more. Here is what employers and visa applicants need to know.
Immigration System Maintenance 25 September: 485/500 Secondary Applicant Restrictions May Take Effect Soon
Home Affairs is running full systems maintenance from 8pm September 25 to 12pm September 26 (AEST).
Australia Migration Reform 2026: What 225,000 Target Means for You
Australia's migration overhaul is here. Tony Burke has announced sweeping changes to temporary visa rules, including restrictions on student dependants and a net migration target of 225,000 by 2028. Here is what you need to know.
SAF Levy Obligations for Subclass 186 Nominators: MIA Compliance Reminder
The Migration Institute of Australia has issued a compliance reminder to subclass 186 employer nominators regarding their SAF Levy obligations. Employers who overlook this requirement risk jeopardising their nomination approval.
Child Visa 101 & 802: Postal Address Issue Explained
A system error affecting postal addresses on Child Visa subclasses 101 and 802 has been flagged by the Migration Institute of Australia. Find out what you need to check.
Australia's Migration Reforms: What's Actually Confirmed?
A breakdown of the confirmed changes to Student (500), Graduate (485), Working Holiday and partner/visitor visas — what's changed, who it affects, and what's still unclear.
Australia's Backpacker Ballot: What WHM Visa Holders Must Know
Australia's new backpacker ballot system will require WHM visa holders to enter a lottery to extend their stay. Farmers and tourism operators are warning of serious labour shortages during harvest season.
Border Force Targets 77,000 Overstayers: Who Is at Risk?
Australian Border Force is targeting 77,000 visa overstayers in a major enforcement crackdown announced alongside the Burke immigration reform package. Find out which visa holders are most exposed and what steps to take now.
