Policy Updates
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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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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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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September 4, 2025
Migration Program 2025–26: Official Details Released (But State Allocations Still Pending)
Department of Home Affairs releases full breakdown of 2025–26 Migration Program. State allocations remain pending, but ACT, NSW and SA move ahead with interim processing.
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September 2, 2025
Australia’s 2025–26 Permanent Migration Program Confirmed at 185,000 Places
The Government has confirmed the 2025–26 Permanent Migration Program at 185,000 places, maintaining the same size and composition as 2024–25 with a continued focus on skilled migration.
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Australia’s 2025–26 Permanent Migration Program Confirmed at 185,000 Places
The Government has confirmed the 2025–26 Permanent Migration Program at 185,000 places, maintaining the same size and composition as 2024–25 with a continued focus on skilled migration.
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