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The new instrument increases the TSMIT (temporary skilled migration income threshold) from ...

"The purpose of this Instrument is to allow for the use of computerised decision-making in certain circumstances"

The purpose of the new instrument commencing on 26 May 2020 concerning bridging visas is to amend a drafting error in the repealed instrument

"The purpose of the instrument is to provide a pathway for certain former and current holders of temporary visas to lawfully remain in Australia and who would otherwise be required to depart Australia who, but for the COVID-19 pandemic, are unable to leave Australia. The instrument limits the class of persons who can be granted the visa to those who hold a visa that is 28 days or less from ceasing to be in effect, or held a visa that is no more than 28 days from ceasing to be in effect. It further limits the class of persons to those who are unable to apply for the same temporary visa they hold or held or any other subclass of temporary visa other than the Subclass 408 visa".

The new instrument "updates the list of specified degrees for the purposes of the amended subclause 485.231(1) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations"

Additional questions and answers have been incorporated into to the South Australian DAMA's FAQ

Federal Court. Do 476A of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and s 24(1)(d) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) favour a finding...

"The instrument provides that the first instalment of the VAC for an application made for a Subclass 132 visa or a Subclass 188 visa in the Business Innovation, Investor, Significant Investor, or Entrepreneur streams, where ..., must be refunded"

The Adelaide Technology and Innovation Advancement Agreement and Regional South Australia DAMAs have been signed this week

The visa application charges (VAC) for subclass 485 will go up soon