New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities: What Ministerial Direction 119 Means for Australian Employers and Skilled Workers

New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities: What Ministerial Direction 119 Means for Australian Employers and Skilled Workers

Australia has introduced new processing priorities for a range of skilled visa applications, with a stronger focus on applicants who are already in Australia. Ministerial Direction No. 119 commenced on 25 July 2026 and replaces the previous Ministerial Direction No....
Australian Visa Application Charges Increase from 1 July 2026

Australian Visa Application Charges Increase from 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, the Australian Government has implemented its annual update to a range of immigration fees, increasing the cost of lodging many visa applications. The revised charges apply to visa applications lodged on or after 1 July 2026 and affect individuals,...
Federal Budget 2026–27: What Australia’s Latest Migration Measures Mean for Employers and Skilled Migrants

Federal Budget 2026–27: What Australia’s Latest Migration Measures Mean for Employers and Skilled Migrants

The Australian Government’s 2026–27 Federal Budget provides further insight into the direction of Australia’s migration program over the coming years. While there are no dramatic increases to migration numbers, the Budget confirms the Government’s...
INCREASE IN AUSTRALIAN VISA APPLICATION CHARGES FROM 1 JULY 2024

INCREASE IN AUSTRALIAN VISA APPLICATION CHARGES FROM 1 JULY 2024

The Australian Government has increased visa application charges applicable from 1 July 2024. The visa application charge increases are outlined in the table below: Visa Type Previous Visa Application Charge 1 July 2024 Visa Application Charge Temporary Skill Shortage...