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Further restrictions on student visa applications begin on 2 October 2026, which is a major pillar of recent reforms to Australia’s immigration program, closing a loophole that allowed an applicant to return and obtain a bridging visa to await an outcome. This follows new Ministerial Directions for skilled visa processing priorities.
Read MoreYesterday, the government outlined a broad migration reform package aimed at reducing net overseas migration, with proposed changes to visitor visa conditions, student and graduate visa restrictions, working holiday maker ballots, skilled visa priorities and a tweak to the points test.
Read MoreNew ministerial directions benefiting onshore visa applications for skilled and family visas came into effect on 25 July 2026.
Read MoreMany migration professionals over the last few months were adamant the Core Skills Income Threshold (‘CSIT’), and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (‘TSMIT’) would be $79,499 as of 1 July 2026. They calculated this incorrectly. The new threshold is $79,423.
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