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National Innovation Visa Invitations: Three Winning Profiles

July 31, 2026

National Innovation Visa Invitations: Three Winning Profiles

Three National Innovation Visa invitations in three months. The anonymised profiles, the evidence that worked, and what strong NIV EOIs have in common.

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Domestic and Family Violence and Your Visa: Where to Get Help

July 31, 2026

Domestic and Family Violence and Your Visa: Where to Get Help

New Home Affairs guidance for visa holders experiencing domestic and family violence: what it says, which visas are protected, and where to get help.

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Ministerial Direction 119 replaced: a guide to the current skilled visa processing framework

July 30, 2026

Ministerial Direction 119 Replaced: What Changed in 2026

Ministerial Direction 119 was replaced on 19 September 2026. See what changed and which rules apply under Directions 121 and 122 for skilled visa cases.

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Standard Business Sponsorship for a Startup: SBS Guide

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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July 1, 2026

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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July 1, 2026

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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National Innovation Visa for Creative Artists: Are you Eligible?

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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May 12, 2026

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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Is Super Included in 482 Visa Salary? CSIT Explained

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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