Budget 2026–27: Tweaks, Not a Reset, for Immigration

Budget 2026–27: Tweaks, Not a Reset, for Immigration

The Federal Budget handed down last night has few surprises for Australia’s immigration program. Permanent migration will favour onshore visa holders, and net overseas migration is expected to slide.

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Subclass 417 - Working Holiday visas: UK nationals exempt from regional work from 1 July 2024

Subclass 417 - Working Holiday visas: UK nationals exempt from regional work from 1 July 2024

Specified subclass 417 work, which is working in a regional area and in certain jobs to apply for further working holiday visas will not be necessary for British citizens or overseas British nationals from 1 July 2024.

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408: COVID visa closed for all but existing COVID visa holders from 2 September 2023, 1 February 2024 closed to all

408: COVID visa closed for all but existing COVID visa holders from 2 September 2023, 1 February 2024 closed to all

Time on the subclass 408 - Temporary Activity visa under the Australian Government endorsed events stream and specifically the COVID-19 Pandemic event has been called. From 2 September 2023, only existing holders will be able to apply to renew this visa, with February 2024 being when the event will close for all.

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