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Due to integrity concerns, from 11 March 2026, valid subclass 407 – Training visas require a temporary activities sponsorship approval first, and unless the sponsor is a Commonwealth agency, an approved nomination as well.
Read MoreStudent visa holders wanting to apply for a subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate visa will have been shocked by the doubling of visa application charges from 1 March 2026 with only Pacific and Timor-Leste applicants paying the old costs.
Read MoreThe passing of new legislation will see the Administrative Review Tribunal move to a strictly “on the papers” assessment of review applications for some temporary visas, starting with student visas, due to a large backlog of on-hand applications.
Read MoreAmendments to migration and citizenship laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack introduce new powers to refuse and cancel visas and refuse citizenship if a non-citizen’s behaviour spreads hate and division in Australia, or may do so if they entered or remained in Australia.
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