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Australian migration law, explained

Updates on visa policy, ministerial directions and processing priorities, written by a registered migration agent and kept current as the law changes.

Written by a registered migration agent, MARN 1797395 Reviewed against the Migration Act 1958 and Regulations 1994
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Queensland State Nomination 2026-27 ROI: Opens 6 November

Registrations of Interest for Queensland's 2026-27 state nomination program open on Friday 6 November 2026 (06/11/2026). If you are a skille... Nov 3, 2026, 6:25:55 PM Read article Trainee learning on the job, illustrating training visa 407 changes 2026 in Australia brisbane

Training Visa 407 Changes 2026: Outside Australia Rule

If you were planning to apply for a Training visa (subclass 407) from inside Australia, the rules are about to change. New regulations regis... Nov 2, 2026, 4:06:28 PM Read article Couple reviewing documents together to decide on an onshore vs offshore partner visa Australia application brisbane

Onshore vs Offshore Partner Visa Australia: 820 or 309?

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Philippines Student Visa Australia 2026: Family Rules

Since 2 October 2026, most international students can no longer include a partner or children in a Student visa application. For many Filipi... Oct 28, 2026, 6:00:00 AM Read article Brisbane community gathering outside a place of worship, illustrating a minister of religion labour agreement brisbane

Minister of Religion Labour Agreement: Sponsor Guide

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National Innovation Visa Invitation Round 2026 Explained

If you are a researcher, clinician, founder, or specialist weighing up the National Innovation visa (subclass 858), the question is usually ... Oct 27, 2026, 7:46:29 PM Read article Migrant professional checking the skilled occupation list for 189, 190 and 491 visas in Brisbane skilled migration

Skilled Occupation List 189 190 491: How to Read It

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Character Requirement Australian Visa: Form 80 Guide

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Visa Condition 8501 Health Insurance: What You Need to Know

If you hold, or plan to apply for, a student, graduate, sponsored work or working holiday visa, you may have seen "condition 8501" on your v... Oct 21, 2026, 4:09:59 AM Read article Brisbane employer and candidate reviewing a position against the core skills occupation list brisbane

Core Skills Occupation List: Is Your Job on the 482 List?

Employers and candidates often ask the same first question about the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa: is the job on the list? The answe... Oct 20, 2026, 4:10:08 AM Read article

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Migration Star · Rohit Sharma, Principal Migration Agent, MARN 1797395 · Migration Institute of Australia member. The articles on this page are general information only and are not legal advice or a personalised assessment of your circumstances. Migration law changes frequently, and an article may not reflect the law as it currently stands. No visa outcome can be guaranteed.

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