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The Albanese Government is moving to bring net overseas migration (NOM) down toward its budgeted targets. In late July 2026, …read more

The 2026-27 Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa ballot for China, India, and Vietnam passport holders selection process is underway, …read more

Age Eligibility for Cyprus, Finland, Germany and the Republic of Korea From 1 July 2026, passport holders from Cyprus, Finland, …read more

Effective from 1 July 2026, Australian citizenship application fees have been adjusted from $575 to $595 in line with CPI …read more

Effective from 1 July 2026 the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) increased to $79,423. All new nomination applications lodged …read more

On 1 July 2026, the visa application charges (VACs) for all visas changed. The change comes from the Home Affairs …read more

Net Permanent and Long-term (PLT) is a record of border crossings and stated intent. Net Overseas Migration (NOM) is the …read more

With the introduction of the Skills in Demand (SID) visa, many skilled professionals are asking the same questions: “What is …read more

Waiting for a visa decision is often the most stressful part of the migration journey. The Department of Home Affairs …read more

In mid March the Federal Government activated new arrival control powers under the Migration Amendment Act 2026. Central to this …read more

The Australian Government has recently refined its migration strategy to better support regional development. Partner visa priority processing will be …read more

As part of the broader Automation and Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025–27, the Department of Home Affairs and Services Australia are …read more