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May 13, 2026
Federal Budget 2026–2027: What It Means for Australian Immigration
The Australian Government has delivered the Federal Budget for 2026–2027, outlining its plans for expenditure and policy settings impacting Australia’s migration program. The Budget includes...
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11 May 2026
Annual indexation of the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) as of 1 July 2026
The Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) applicable to the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) and Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) programs will increase from...
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26 March 2026
Temporary travel restrictions for Iranian visitor visa holders in effect
The Australian Government has introduced temporary travel restrictions affecting certain Iranian passport holders who hold Australian visitor visas. The measures were announced by the Minister for Home Affairs and take...
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6 March 2026
Middle East Conflict: Considerations for Australian employers
Ongoing disruption in the Middle East is having flow‑on effects well beyond the immediate conflict zone. Flight cancellations, airspace closures and instability at major transit hubs such as Dubai, Doha...
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27 February 2026
Increase on minimum income thresholds for employer sponsored visas – 482 & 186
From 1 July 2026, the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) will increase as part of the annual indexation process under Australia’s employer sponsored...
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16 February 2026
Australian Partner Visa Processing Times 2026
One of the first questions couples ask when considering an Australian Partner Visa is simple but critical: “How long will it take?” With Partner Visa application charges now exceeding AUD...
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