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Student Visa Changes October 2026: What Is Now in Force, With Real Examples
When the Government announced its migration reforms on 17 September 2026, we told our clients that nothing had changed yet. That is no longer the
October 29, 2026
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Victoria State Nomination Is Now Open: The New Victorian Points Test Explained
Victoria’s 2026–27 Skilled Visa Nomination Program opened on 26 October 2026 for Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190). This year,
October 27, 2026
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Proposed Family Visa Changes: Why Australian Families Should Act Now, Not Wait for the Announcement
Australia’s migration settings are entering a period of significant uncertainty. A major speech in which Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke was expected to unveil a
August 11, 2026
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Ministerial Directions 117, 119 and 120: How Australia’s New Visa Processing Priorities Change Your Wait
In short: On 24 July 2026 the Minister for Home Affairs signed three new Ministerial Directions — 117, 119 and 120 — under section 499
August 5, 2026
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Subclass 186 Employer Nomination 2026: What Australian Businesses Must Know Before They Lodge
A 2026 Compliance Guide for Employers and HR Managers Nominating Under the Employer Nomination Scheme Updated July 2026 | By Augustine & Co. Immigration Lawyers
July 29, 2026
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Australian Partner Visa Sponsorship 2026: Who Qualifies, What the Department Actually Checks and What Gets Sponsors Refused
A 2026 Guide for Sponsors of the Subclass 820, 801, 309 and 100 Partner Visas Updated July 2026 | By Augustine & Co. Immigration Lawyers
July 29, 2026
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Australian Partner Visa 2026: Subclass 820 and 801 Eligibility, Costs and Why Applications Fail
A 2026 Guide for De Facto Partners, Spouses, and Their Sponsors Updated July 2026 | By Augustine & Co. Immigration Lawyers | augustineandco.com What Other
July 29, 2026
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What Most Guides Get Wrong About the 482 to 186 Pathway — And What You Actually Need to Know in 2026
A Practitioner’s Guide for Skills in Demand Visa Holders, Employers and HR Managers Updated June 2026 | By Augustine & Co. Immigration Lawyers | augustineandco.com
June 18, 2026
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Federal Budget 2026-27 and Australian Migration: A Strategic Briefing for the Year Ahead
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
May 13, 2026
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Subclass 190 vs. 491: The 2026 Strategic Audit
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
March 14, 2026
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How to Switch from Offshore Partner Visa 309/100 to Onshore Application in Australia: 2026 Strategic Guide
Originally published: October 7, 2025 | Last reviewed and updated: April 2026 How to Switch from a 309 to an 820 Partner Visa in Australia
October 7, 2025
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Beyond the Application: Understanding the 2026 Partner-Visa Landscape
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 unchanged,
October 7, 2025
Student Visa Changes October 2026: What Is Now in Force, With Real Examples
October 29, 2026
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When the Government announced its migration reforms on 17 September 2026, we told our clients that nothing had changed yet. That is no longer the
Victoria State Nomination Is Now Open: The New Victorian Points Test Explained
October 27, 2026
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Victoria’s 2026–27 Skilled Visa Nomination Program opened on 26 October 2026 for Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190). This year,
Proposed Family Visa Changes: Why Australian Families Should Act Now, Not Wait for the Announcement
August 11, 2026
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Australia’s migration settings are entering a period of significant uncertainty. A major speech in which Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke was expected to unveil a
Ministerial Directions 117, 119 and 120: How Australia’s New Visa Processing Priorities Change Your Wait
August 5, 2026
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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
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination 2026: What Australian Businesses Must Know Before They Lodge
July 29, 2026
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A 2026 Compliance Guide for Employers and HR Managers Nominating Under the Employer Nomination Scheme Updated July 2026 | By Augustine & Co. Immigration Lawyers
Australian Partner Visa Sponsorship 2026: Who Qualifies, What the Department Actually Checks and What Gets Sponsors Refused
July 29, 2026
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A 2026 Guide for Sponsors of the Subclass 820, 801, 309 and 100 Partner Visas Updated July 2026 | By Augustine & Co. Immigration Lawyers
Australian Partner Visa 2026: Subclass 820 and 801 Eligibility, Costs and Why Applications Fail
July 29, 2026
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A 2026 Guide for De Facto Partners, Spouses, and Their Sponsors Updated July 2026 | By Augustine & Co. Immigration Lawyers | augustineandco.com What Other
What Most Guides Get Wrong About the 482 to 186 Pathway — And What You Actually Need to Know in 2026
June 18, 2026
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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
Federal Budget 2026-27 and Australian Migration: A Strategic Briefing for the Year Ahead
May 13, 2026
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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
Subclass 190 vs. 491: The 2026 Strategic Audit
March 14, 2026
No Comments
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
How to Switch from Offshore Partner Visa 309/100 to Onshore Application in Australia: 2026 Strategic Guide
October 7, 2025
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Originally published: October 7, 2025 | Last reviewed and updated: April 2026 How to Switch from a 309 to an 820 Partner Visa in Australia
Beyond the Application: Understanding the 2026 Partner-Visa Landscape
October 7, 2025
No Comments
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 unchanged,
Student Visa Changes October 2026: What Is Now in Force, With Real Examples
October 29, 2026
No Comments
When the Government announced its migration reforms on 17 September 2026, we told our clients that nothing had changed yet. That is no longer the
Victoria State Nomination Is Now Open: The New Victorian Points Test Explained
October 27, 2026
No Comments
Victoria’s 2026–27 Skilled Visa Nomination Program opened on 26 October 2026 for Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190). This year,
Proposed Family Visa Changes: Why Australian Families Should Act Now, Not Wait for the Announcement
August 11, 2026
No Comments
Australia’s migration settings are entering a period of significant uncertainty. A major speech in which Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke was expected to unveil a
Ministerial Directions 117, 119 and 120: How Australia’s New Visa Processing Priorities Change Your Wait
August 5, 2026
No Comments
In short: On 24 July 2026 the Minister for Home Affairs signed three new Ministerial Directions — 117, 119 and 120 — under section 499
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination 2026: What Australian Businesses Must Know Before They Lodge
July 29, 2026
No Comments
A 2026 Compliance Guide for Employers and HR Managers Nominating Under the Employer Nomination Scheme Updated July 2026 | By Augustine & Co. Immigration Lawyers
Australian Partner Visa Sponsorship 2026: Who Qualifies, What the Department Actually Checks and What Gets Sponsors Refused
July 29, 2026
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A 2026 Guide for Sponsors of the Subclass 820, 801, 309 and 100 Partner Visas Updated July 2026 | By Augustine & Co. Immigration Lawyers
Australian Partner Visa 2026: Subclass 820 and 801 Eligibility, Costs and Why Applications Fail
July 29, 2026
No Comments
A 2026 Guide for De Facto Partners, Spouses, and Their Sponsors Updated July 2026 | By Augustine & Co. Immigration Lawyers | augustineandco.com What Other
What Most Guides Get Wrong About the 482 to 186 Pathway — And What You Actually Need to Know in 2026
June 18, 2026
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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
Federal Budget 2026-27 and Australian Migration: A Strategic Briefing for the Year Ahead
May 13, 2026
No Comments
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
Subclass 190 vs. 491: The 2026 Strategic Audit
March 14, 2026
No Comments
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
How to Switch from Offshore Partner Visa 309/100 to Onshore Application in Australia: 2026 Strategic Guide
October 7, 2025
No Comments
Originally published: October 7, 2025 | Last reviewed and updated: April 2026 How to Switch from a 309 to an 820 Partner Visa in Australia
Beyond the Application: Understanding the 2026 Partner-Visa Landscape
October 7, 2025
No Comments
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 unchanged,