The Federal Government has released its 2026–27 Budget, outlining several migration updates that may impact employers, skilled workers, and visa applicants across Australia. Migration Program to remain The permanent Migration Program will remain at 185,000 places for...
The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) will increase from 1 July 2026 for employer sponsored visa programs, including the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa and Employer...
The Department of Home Affairs has recently announced changes to the Training visa (Subclass 407) application process, which came into effect on 11 March 2026. The update reinforces the intended purpose of the visa as a pathway for structured workplace training,...
It has been a big year in Australian migration, with important changes rolled out across key visa programs, income thresholds, and permanent residency pathways. If you are an employer, visa applicant, or sponsor trying to keep up, here is a clear rundown of what...
Since 13 September 2025, the Department of Home Affairs has updated the rules around English language testing for the Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) visa. These changes offer applicants more flexibility and expand the range of accepted English language test...
