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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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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 Person reviewing documents after Pacific Engagement visa selection 2026 in the PNG ballot brisbane

Pacific Engagement Visa Selection 2026: PNG Ballot Guide

If you registered in the 2026-27 Pacific Engagement stream ballot and you are from Papua New Guinea, you may be wondering when you will hear... Oct 18, 2026, 10:39:33 PM Read article Doctor and patient discussing a visa medical examination in Australia with a passport and forms on the desk skilled migration

Visa Medical Examination Australia: When to Have It

A visa medical examination is one of those steps that looks simple until the timing goes wrong. Have it too early or wait too long for a dec... Oct 16, 2026, 2:21:20 AM Read article Applicant sitting an English test for Australian visa at a secure test centre skilled migration

English Test for Australian Visa: The Tests Home Affairs Accepts in 2026

If you are planning a skilled, student, or partner visa application, one of the first questions is which English test for an Australian visa... Oct 14, 2026, 5:33:08 PM Read article International students on campus considering what the coalition migration policy 2026 proposal could mean for them Registered migration agents

Coalition Migration Policy 2026: Students and 485 Visas

The Liberal and National parties released a new migration plan on 6 October 2026, and international students and 485 graduates across Brisba... Oct 14, 2026, 3:52:58 AM Read article Permanent residents celebrating after meeting the Australian citizenship eligibility residence requirement at a Brisbane ceremony brisbane

Australian Citizenship Eligibility: Residence Requirement

Wondering how long to live in Australia before applying for citizenship? For many permanent residents in Brisbane, the answer depends on two... Oct 13, 2026, 12:11:52 AM Read article Student on a Brisbane campus preparing a PNG student visa Australia application brisbane

PNG Student Visa Australia 2026: Priority Processing and the New Family Rules

If you are planning to study in Australia from Papua New Guinea, the 2026 changes can feel confusing. The good news is that a PNG student vi... Oct 12, 2026, 4:16:01 AM Read article Student with documents at airport preparing to apply student visa from outside Australia in 2026 brisbane

Skilled Visa Document Checklist Australia: 2026 Guide

A skilled visa application can be strong on points, occupation, and nomination, and still stall because a police certificate is missing or a... Oct 8, 2026, 7:55:45 PM Read article Parents celebrating at a Brisbane graduation, illustrating a visitor visa for parents of international students in Australia brisbane

Visitor Visa for Parents of International Students

Since 2 October 2026, most international students can no longer include a partner or child in a student visa application. That makes a short... Oct 8, 2026, 2:39:45 AM Read article Passport, documents and checklist on a desk representing a skilled visa document checklist in Australia skilled migration

Skilled Visa Document Checklist Australia: 2026 Guide

A skilled visa application can be strong on points, occupation, and nomination, and still stall because a police certificate is missing or a... Oct 7, 2026, 3:32:45 PM 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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