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March 26, 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...
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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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12 January 2026
Queensland opens nominations for the SC858 National Innovation Visa (NIV)
The Queensland Government, through Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ), has officially commenced nominations for the National Innovation Visa (NIV). This pathway is designed to attract exceptional global talent who can...
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11 December 2025
Understanding the Occupation Tier System for SC189 Invitations
A newly released Freedom of Information (FOI) document provides insight into how the Department of Home Affairs might be handling Skilled Independent (subclass 189) invitation rounds. Dated May 2025, this internal policy Meeting Minute describes a reform...
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