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The latest legal, legislative and immigration news and updates — curated and summarised.
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Australia Confirms New Restrictions on International Student Family Visas
Australian Minister Tony Burke has confirmed a ban on new international students bringing family members to the country. The migration overhaul also includes cuts to Working Holida…
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Delpachitra v Minister for Immigration: Financial Hardship and Visa Cancellation
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an appeal regarding the cancellation of a visa due to a 10-month failure to maintain enrollment. The court ruled that while financial hards…
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One Nation Proposes 750,000 Visa Cut Plan for Australia
The One Nation party has proposed a significant reduction in Australia's temporary migrant population by 750,000. This plan targets various visa categories, including international…
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One Nation Proposes Cutting Australia's Temporary Migration by 750,000
The One Nation party has proposed a significant reduction of 750,000 in Australia's temporary migrant population. This proposal aims to impact various visa categories, including in…
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BKT17 v Minister for Immigration: Procedural Fairness in Collusion Suspicions
The Federal Court of Australia allowed an appeal after finding that the Tribunal denied procedural fairness by failing to allow applicants to respond to suspicions of collusion dur…
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Australia Student Visa Refusal Rate Hits 24.2%
The refusal rate for Australian student visas has climbed to 24.2%, marking a significant trend in global visa processing. International students are advised to understand the key …
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Australia Student Visa Refusals Reach Record 24.2%
Australia's student visa refusal rate climbed to 24.2% in June 2026, marking the highest level recorded in the last decade. International students are advised to exercise caution a…
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BFK19 v Minister for Immigration: Federal Court Rules on Tribunal Jurisdictional Scope
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an appeal regarding whether a Tribunal committed a jurisdictional error by considering issues not previously addressed by the Minister's de…
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SXHR v Minister for Immigration: Federal Court Grants Injunction Against Removal
The Federal Court of Australia granted an interlocutory injunction to temporarily restrain the applicant's removal from the country while his judicial review regarding a Bridging E…
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Happi v Minister for Immigration: Disclosure Obligations Under PIC 4020
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an appeal regarding the failure to disclose significant previous relationships in a visa application. The court ruled that omitting relevan…
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Australia Child Visa Instrument 2026 Commences
Australia has implemented a new legislative instrument, LIN 26/081, governing Child visa applications as of September 2, 2026. The update outlines specific requirements for applica…
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New Restrictions on Australia's Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
Australia is implementing new restrictions on the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) starting October 5, 2026. The changes affect future enrollments and existing Certificate…
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New Instrument for Child Visa Applications Commences in Australia
The Australian government has implemented the Migration Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/081) as of September 2, 2026. This legislative instrument specifies the approved forms, submission m…
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Australia to Restrict Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) for International Students
Australia has announced that new enrollments and course commencements for the BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) will cease for international students starting Octo…
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Education Services for Overseas Students (Specified Classes of Courses for Automatic Suspension and Cancellation) Instrument 2026
Government Moves to Suspend and Cancel Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) for Overseas Students The Australian Government has introduced the Education Services for Overseas …
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Australia Introduces New Application Arrangements for Child Visas (LIN 26/081)
The Australian Government has implemented the Migration Instrument LIN 26/081, updating the application procedures for Child and related visa classes. The new regulations specify a…
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Ceitinn v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 887
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an application challenging the Minister's decision to set aside an AAT ruling and cancel a visa under section 501BA. The court ruled that t…
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New Instrument for Child Visa Applications Commences
A new legislative instrument governing the lodgement of certain Child visa applications has been registered. The Migration (Arrangements for Child Visa Applications) Instrument 202…
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AJS23 v Minister for Immigration: Federal Court Rules on Country Information in Visa Reviews
The Federal Court of Australia ruled that the lower court committed a jurisdictional error by failing to address specific country information regarding violence in Oromia, Ethiopia…
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NCNZ v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship: Federal Court Clarifies Third-Country Removal Considerations
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an application challenging the refusal to revoke a protection visa cancellation, ruling that the Tribunal is not required to speculate on u…
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