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482 Visa CSIT & SSIT Salary Thresholds Rise 1 July 2026
Australia's 482 visa salary thresholds increase on 1 July 2026. The CSIT rises to $79,499 and the SSIT to $146,717. Employers sponsoring overseas workers must act before the deadline.
Fake Regional Visa Fraud: AFP Seizes $583,000
A NSW man was jailed and $583,146 forfeited after an AFP investigation exposed a regional visa fraud scheme. Here is what genuine applicants need to know to stay safe.
482 & 186 Nomination: Why LMT and AMSR Fail Decision-Ready
Home Affairs' May 2026 presentation identifies incomplete LMT and incorrect AMSR calculations as the leading causes of s56 requests on nomination applications. Here is what sponsors need to address before lodgement.
WA Goldfields DAMA Transition: Key Facts for Employers and Workers
MIA Notice 63 (5 June 2026) confirmed the WA Goldfields DAMA is in transition. If you hold or sponsor under a 494 or 482 visa tied to this agreement, timely action is critical.
Luxembourg Added to Australia's 462 Work and Holiday Visa
Luxembourg nationals are now eligible for Australia's Subclass 462 Work and Holiday visa following a formal policy update in June 2026. This opens a new pathway for EU passport holders seeking to live and work in Australia.
Australian Police Checks: AFP vs State vs Overseas Explained
Police clearance errors are the number one reason visa applicants receive a Section 56 request for information. Learn exactly which certificates the Department accepts.
Migration Firm Collapse: How to Protect Your Visa Application
The collapse of Melbourne-based Gold Migration Lawyers has left hundreds of clients with unresolved visa applications. Here is what every migration client needs to know to protect themselves.
