Who can still apply onshore, who must leave Australia to apply, and what happens to partners and children. A clear guide to the Student Visa Reform. On 2 October 2026, the Australian Government introduced one of the most significant changes to the Student Visa program in recent years. The Migration…...
Australia updates skilled visa processing priorities: Ministerial Directions 121 and 122 now in force
New priority arrangements apply to pending and newly lodged skilled visa applications from 19 September 2026. The Australian Government has replaced Ministerial Direction 119 (MD 119) with two new Ministerial Directions that reshape the order in which selected skilled visa applications are considered and finalised. Announced by Minister for Home…...
The Latest Changes to Australia’s Visa System
If you're currently in a visa process or planning your move to Australia, last week's announcement may have left you with more questions than answers. That's completely understandable, and we want to start by saying this clearly: you are not on your own in this. Here's what matters most right…...
Ministerial Direction 119
The Department of Home Affairs has introduced Ministerial Direction 119, effective from 25 July 2026. This Direction sets a new priority order for processing skilled visa applications and employer nominations. It applies to all new applications and also to applications already lodged but not yet decided. The Government aims to…...