Caps on family visas
The instrument determines the maximum number of parent visas and other family visas that may be granted between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026
New country added to subclass 462 (work and holiday)
"The effect of the amendment is that a person who holds a valid passport issued by ... will be in a class of persons who are exempt from the requirement to provide a letter of support from their government to apply for a Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa"
‘On the papers’ review for certain student visa refusals
"The amendments of the Migration Regulations provide for the ART’s ability to make decisions ‘on the papers’ in relation to certain applications for decisions to refuse grant of a student visa, without conducting an oral hearing, in appropriate cases..."
‘On the papers’ ART reviews starting soon
A proclamation has been registered, setting the commencement date for the changes to the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) that will require the ART to decide some reviews on the papers
Parent visas: application arrangements
New arrangements for the making of parent visa applications will commence soon
The new Migration (Arrangements for Parent Visa Applications) Instrument 2026 commences on 22...
Combatting migration exploitation
The amendments to the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) will allow for the implementation and maintenance of a public register of ...
New skills assessing authority
Among other things, the new instrument replaces a skills assessing authority
Iran: arrival control determination
The Minister has made an arrival control determination under the new s 84E of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth)
The new Migration (Arrival Control) Determination...
AMSR’s alternative methodology
"The amendments allow the person making the nomination to use an alternative methodology for determining the [Australian Market Salary Rate] ..."
Courses and new English exams for RMA registration
Among other changes, new English tests will be accepted for registration as a migration agent