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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.
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2026-27 Migration Program Planning Levels: QLD Guide
How the regional 14,110 allocation, the 58,040 employer-sponsored expansion and the new 21,090 Skilled Independent ceiling reshape onshore o... Jun 17, 2026, 5:32:37 PM Read article.png)
Combatting Migrant Exploitation Act 2026: Sponsor Guide
A registered migration agent's Brisbane guide to the Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Act 2026, the expanded compliance... Jun 12, 2026, 5:28:56 PM Read article.png)
462 Visa Ballot India 2026: Register by 25 June
A practical Brisbane guide for Indian passport holders aged 18 to 30 on how to register for the 2026-27 Subclass 462 Work and Holiday visa b... Jun 11, 2026, 4:42:32 PM Read article
Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement: Sponsor Guide
How Brisbane aged care providers sponsor Filipino, Indian and PNG direct-care workers under ACILA, including salary and English concessions,... Jun 5, 2026, 4:33:43 PM Read article%20(7).png)
482 Visa 180-Day Grace Period: Your 2026 Worker Guide
Onshore workers who lose a Subclass 482 sponsorship in 2026: here are your work rights, how to find a new sponsor, and how the Skills in Dem... Jun 3, 2026, 9:13:00 PM Read article
What to Do When Your Student Visa Is Ending in 2026
Update, 2 October 2026: new Student visa rules now apply The Migration Amendment (Student Visa Reform) Regulations 2026, LIN 26/102 and LIN ... May 29, 2026, 7:59:59 AM Read article%20(6).png)
Lodge a Complete Subclass 500 Student Visa in 2026
Update, 2 October 2026: new Student visa rules now apply The Migration Amendment (Student Visa Reform) Regulations 2026, LIN 26/102 and LIN ... May 28, 2026, 5:02:07 AM Read article%20(5).png)
The Subclass 482 Skills in Demand Visa 2026: A Complete Guide for Brisbane Employers and Skilled Workers
The subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa 2026 is the workhorse of Australia's employer-sponsored migration system, and for many Brisbane busin... May 23, 2026, 8:59:59 AM Read article
Subclass 485 to PR Onshore Australia 2026
If you hold a Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa, the 2026 to 27 Federal Budget has quietly made your visa one of the most strategically v... May 22, 2026, 5:03:08 PM Read article%20(4).png)
Federal Budget 2026-27 Migration Measures: A Plain-English Summary for Australian Migrants, Brisbane Employers and Prospective Applicants
The Treasurer handed down the 2026-27 Federal Budget at 7:30 PM AEST on Tuesday, 12/05/2026, and the migration settings inside it are more s... May 14, 2026, 8:00:00 AM Read articleHave a question about your own situation?
These articles are general information. Your circumstances, your history and the current state of the law all affect what is open to you. A consultation with a registered migration agent is the way to get an answer that applies to you.
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.