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In short: On 24 July 2026 the Minister for Home Affairs signed three new Ministerial Directions — 117, 119 and 120 — under section 499

In short: On 24 July 2026 the Minister for Home Affairs signed three new Ministerial Directions — 117, 119 and 120 — under section 499

A 2026 Compliance Guide for Employers and HR Managers Nominating Under the Employer Nomination Scheme Updated July 2026 | By Augustine & Co. Immigration Lawyers

A 2026 Guide for Sponsors of the Subclass 820, 801, 309 and 100 Partner Visas Updated July 2026 | By Augustine & Co. Immigration Lawyers

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A Practitioner’s Guide for Skills in Demand Visa Holders, Employers and HR Managers Updated June 2026 | By Augustine & Co. Immigration Lawyers | augustineandco.com

The 2026–27 Federal Budget has delivered the clearest signal yet that Australia’s migration program is entering a new phase — one defined by a tighter

Which State Nomination Pathway Actually Delivers PR? The 2026–27 program year opened on 1 July 2026 with 185,000 permanent places nationally and state nomination allocations

He had been granted a Class GG subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa and had completed an Australian Travel Declaration as to a medical exemption from a Covid-19 vaccination. This medical exemption had been supplied to the Department of Immigration by Tennis Australia . . .

He had been granted a Class GG subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa and had completed an Australian Travel Declaration as to a medical exemption from a Covid-19 vaccination. This medical exemption had been supplied to the Department of Immigration by Tennis Australia . . .

📅 Originally published: October 7, 2025 | Last reviewed and updated: April 2026 How to Switch from a 309 to an 820 Partner Visa in

📅 Originally published: October 7, 2025 | Last reviewed and updated: April 2026 Introduction: A Changing Operational Landscape in 2026 Australia’s partner-visa framework remains legally

📅 Originally published: July 23, 2025 | Last reviewed and updated: April 2026 A strategic solution for business owners and investors needing more time to