Migration updates, invitation rounds and policy changes.
Ahead of Australia's FIFA World Cup clash against the United States, Socceroos forward Awer Mabil reflected on multicultural Australia, Refugee Week and his own migration journey.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated the government's plan to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 over the coming years amid growing political pressure over housing and cost-of-living concerns.
Australia's latest visa processing data shows major differences between employer-sponsored visa streams, with Subclass 186 Direct Entry reaching approximately 20 months for most applicants.
Gold Migration Lawyers has informed clients that it will cease providing legal services from 1 June 2026, leaving many visa applicants seeking access to their applications and exploring their next steps.
The Department of Home Affairs has announced that the next Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) invitation round will be held on 4 June 2026.
Australia has significantly reduced the number of regional migration places available under the Subclass 491 and 494 visa programs for 2026–27.
South Australia has released the results of its latest skilled migration invitation round, issuing 238 invitations across the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visa streams.
Australia's 2026–27 migration program continues to prioritise skilled workers, employer-sponsored visas and onshore pathways to permanent residency.
Victoria has closed its Skilled Visa Nomination Program to new Registrations of Interest for the remainder of the 2025–26 program year.
Victoria will offer free public transport throughout April 2026 across metropolitan and regional services. Here's what migrants, students and new arrivals need to know.
