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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 MoreDue 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 MoreNew regulations amending the subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate visa sees the removal of graduate certificates and clarifies when graduate diplomas can be used as a qualification for the Post-Higher Education Work stream.
Read MoreA news stream was added to the subclass 403 – Temporary Work (International Relations) visa will see 3000 temporary places a year go towards specific recent Indian graduates through a ballot opening sometime in December 2024.
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