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July 8, 2026
Standard Business Sponsorship for a Startup: SBS Guide
Can a new startup with no employees get standard business sponsorship? See the SBS documents, the overseas-parent pathway, and a fast 482 approval win.
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Why Australian Visa Fees Rose 25%: 2026-27 Reasons Explained
The government’s Explanatory Statement gives five reasons for the 2026-27 visa fee hikes: revenue, student integrity, protected cohorts, targeted rises, CPI.
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New Australian Visa Fees 2026-27: What Changed on 1 July
From 1 July 2026, most Australian visa fees jumped about 25%, well above indexation. Full comparison, Pacific concession explained, and what it means.
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May 26, 2026
National Innovation Visa for Creative Artists: Are you Eligible?
Two performing artists won Australia’s National Innovation Visa using completely different strategies. A real case study for creatives eyeing the talent visa for Australia.
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Federal Budget 2026: Migration Points Test Overhaul Expected Tonight
Tonight’s federal budget is expected to deliver the first overhaul of Australia’s skilled migration points test since 2012, with new weight on education, English and age.
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May 1, 2026
Is Super Included in 482 Visa Salary? CSIT Explained
Is super included in 482 visa salary? No. CSIT, SSIT, FWHIT and the AMSR are calculated on base earnings only. See 2026 thresholds and a worked example.
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April 23, 2026
NIV Invitation Rounds Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 Analysis
Australia’s NIV issued 226 invitations in Q4 2025 and 146 in Jan-Mar 2026. See the first quarter-on-quarter decline and what it signals for applicants.
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April 21, 2026
Who Pays for 482, 494 and DAMA Visa Costs? 2026 Guide
Who pays for 482, 494 and DAMA sponsorship costs in Australia? A plain English 2026 guide for employers on reg 2.87, SAF levy and cost recovery rules.
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March 3, 2026
Engineering Manager Gets QLD 190 Nomination Pre-Invite in Hours - 2026
Engineering manager receives Queensland 190 nomination pre-invite within hours via Building & Construction priority stream.
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