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The latest legal, legislative and immigration news and updates — curated and summarised.
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Afzal v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship: Mental Health and Procedural Fairness
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an appeal regarding the cancellation of a student visa, ruling that the appellant was not denied procedural fairness despite mental health …
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407 Visa Refusal: ART Review Rights and Alternative Pathways
This guide outlines the legal rights for individuals facing a 407 visa or nomination refusal, highlighting the critical 28-day deadline to apply for an Administrative Review Tribun…
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407 Visa Refusal: ART Review Rights and Alternative Pathways
This guide outlines the legal rights and procedures following a 407 visa or nomination refusal, emphasizing the critical 28-day deadline for an Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)…
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Australia Updates Maritime Crew Visa Application Procedures for 2026
The Australian Government has introduced a new instrument, LIN 26/025, to update the lodgement arrangements for the Maritime Crew (Temporary) visa starting November 1, 2026. The ne…
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New eVisitor Visa Application Arrangements Commence on 29 September 2026
The Australian Government has registered the Migration (Arrangements for eVisitor Visa Applications) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/061). The instrument commences on 29 September 2026 and…
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Approved Travel Agent List Updated for Subclass 600 ADS Stream
The Australian Government has registered the Migration (Arrangements for Visitor (Class FA) Visa Applications) Amendment Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/060). The instrument commences on 2…
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National Migration Conference 2026: Home Affairs and OMARA Updates (CN220)
Migration Alliance invites Registered Migration Agents and migration lawyers to attend the online National Migration Conference 2026: Home Affairs and OMARA Updates on Wednesday, 1…
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LWU25 v Minister for Immigration: Federal Court Dismisses Interlocutory Relief Against Removal to Nauru
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an application for interlocutory relief that sought to prevent the applicant's removal to Nauru pending a constitutional challenge. The cou…
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Australia to Replace Ministerial Direction 110 with MD 123 for Visa Character Assessments
Australia is set to replace Ministerial Direction 110 with Ministerial Direction 123 starting October 31, 2026, altering how decision-makers evaluate visa character requirements. T…
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Guide to Choosing the Right Course for Studying in Australia in 2026
This guide outlines essential factors for prospective students in Australia, including career alignment, AQF levels, and CRICOS registration. It also highlights the importance of c…
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Choosing the Right Course in Australia for Career and Migration
When selecting a course of study in Australia, international students should evaluate career alignment, AQF levels, and CRICOS registration. It is also essential to consider skills…
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KZS25 v Minister for Immigration: Extension of Time Denied for Judicial Review
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an application for an extension of time to seek judicial review of an Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) decision following a nine-month …
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Migration (Visas that Preclude a Person from Lodging a Student Visa Application in Australia) Instrument 2026
The Australian Government has introduced the Migration (Visas that Preclude a Person from Lodging a Student Visa Application in Australia) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/068). The instrum…
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Migration (Complying Entrepreneur Activity - Excluded Activities) Instrument 2026
The Migration (Complying Entrepreneur Activity - Excluded Activities) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/056) commenced on 25 September 2026. The instrument repeals and replaces Specification…
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Migration (Fields of Education) Instrument 2026
The Migration (Fields of Education) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/057) commenced on 25 September 2026. The instrument repeals and replaces Specification of Fields of Education 2016/076 (…
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Migration (Complying Entrepreneur Activity - Funding Entities) Instrument 2026
The Migration (Complying Entrepreneur Activity - Funding Entities) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/055) commenced on 25 September 2026. The instrument repeals and replaces Specification of…
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Migration (Arrangements for Maritime Crew Visa Applications) Instrument 2026
The Australian Government has introduced the Migration (Arrangements for Maritime Crew Visa Applications) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/025), which will commence on 1 November 2026. The …
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Ministerial Direction 123: New Character Test Rules for Australian Visas
Ministerial Direction 123 is set to replace Direction 110 starting October 31, 2026, introducing updated criteria for visa character decisions. This new directive aims to clarify h…
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Ministerial Direction 123: New Visa Character Assessment Rules in Australia
Ministerial Direction 123 is set to replace Direction 110 starting October 31, 2026, introducing updated criteria for visa character decisions. This new directive aims to clarify h…
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Kozak v Minister for Immigration: Discovery Limits in Judicial Review
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an interlocutory application for the discovery of documents from interviews conducted after the challenged decision was made. The court rul…
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