Visa application charges hiked 25 per cent for most; Age cap increases for some working holiday makers

Visa application charges hiked 25 per cent for most; Age cap increases for some working holiday makers

Visa application charges increased 25 per cent for most visas today. The age cap for working holiday maker visas lifted to 35 years for  Cyprus, Finland, Germany and the Republic of Korea with the ability to increase the age cap for Work and Holiday visas.

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Copy First, Verify Later: Why the 2026 CSIT Is $79,423 NOT $79,499, SSIT to $146,576

Copy First, Verify Later: Why the 2026 CSIT Is $79,423 NOT $79,499, SSIT to $146,576

Many 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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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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Employer sponsorship goes public: Legal and practical consequences of the new register

Employer sponsorship goes public: Legal and practical consequences of the new register

A public register of approved work sponsors, which includes standard business sponsors, and the occupations they nominate, is expected to commence within 6 months. This will provide opportunities for overseas workers, particularly those seeking a sponsor.

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