Australian Immigration Policy Updates
Timely analysis of the latest visa changes, legislation, and policy shifts — written by immigration lawyer Nilesh Nandan with 27 years of experience.
ART Tribunal: No More Oral Hearings for Student Visa Refusals
Parliament has passed changes requiring the Administrative Review Tribunal to decide student visa refusal reviews without oral hearings. This is a major shift in how appeals are handled.
Skills in Demand Visa: What Replaced the TSS 482 and What You Need to Know
The new Skills in Demand (SID) visa has replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. Three pathways, new salary thresholds, and a revamped occupation list — here is the full picture.
Australia's Visa Processing Overhaul: Faster Timelines from March 2026
From 6 March 2026, Australia has introduced standardised, technology-driven service targets aimed at reducing visa wait times. Here is what has changed and what to expect.
Skilled Migration Points System: Major Overhaul Proposed for July 2026
The Government is proposing significant changes to the skilled migration points test from 1 July 2026, including stronger economic weighting and expanded regional incentives.
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