Permanent parent visa applications heading online from 22 April 2026
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From 22 April 2026, all permanent parent visas, except for the two preceding temporary parent visas, will move to internet applications.
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Temporary travel ban for Iranian subclass 600 - Visitor visa holders effective from 26 March 2026
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Iranian passport holders that hold a subclass 600 – Visitor visa and who are outside Australia are subject to a temporary ban from coming to Australia for six months from 26 March 2026. Their visa is now not in effect unless they have a permitted travel certificate, which is an application they must make.
Read MoreHate crimes and association with prohibited hate groups as grounds for refusing and cancelling migration and citizenship
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Amendments 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.
Read MoreWork experience loophole closed for 186 visas under the Temporary Residence Transition stream on 29 November 2025
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A quirk in the regulations allow non-sponsored employment in the approved occupation for 457 and 482 visa holders to count toward the work experience eligibility for a subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa under the Temporary Residence Transition stream. This will not be the case from 29 November 2025.
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