Parent Visas: The Last Step in Your Family’s Migration to Australia
Home Australian Migration News and Blog Parent Visas For many migrants, securing visas for themselves and their immediate family is only the beginning of their Australian journey. Once they have settled, established careers, and built lives in Australia, the next big step is often bringing parents to Australia on a parent visa. Parent visas are often […]
Pacific Engagement Visa 2025–26 | Registration Dates, Eligibility & Tips for families applying
Home Australian Migration News and Blog Pacific Engagement Visa Australia The Australian Government opened registration for the 2025–26 Pacific Engagement Visa (Subclass 192) ballot, offering eligible citizens from Pacific Island nations a life-changing opportunity to live and work permanently in Australia. The program is designed to strengthen people-to-people links between Australia and the Pacific, while […]
Your Complete Guide to Australian Partner Visas
Home Australian Migration News and Blog Partner Visa Guide What is an Australian Partner Visa? An Australian Partner Visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. These visas are designed to reunite couples and support long-term relationships. These visas allow both heterosexual […]
Standing with the Displaced: Reflections on World Refugee Day
Home Australian Migration News and Blog World Refugee Day Every year on 20 June, we mark World Refugee Day—a moment to pause and reflect on the resilience, courage and strength of millions of people forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution or violence. As an Australian immigration lawyer, I am privileged to witness […]
Impact of the 2025 Australian Federal Election on Immigration Policy
Home Australian Migration News and Blog Federal Election Impact on Australian Immigration The 2025 federal election has signalled some major changes to Australia’s immigration landscape. With Prime Minister Anthony Albanese securing a second term, the Labor government is set to introduce reforms to student visa while ensuring net permanent migration remains steady. Permanent Migration Intake […]
Income Thresholds for Subclass 482 and 186 Visas to Increase from 1 July 2025
Home Australian Migration News and Blog Australian Migration Income Threshold Changes The Australian Government has announced an increase in income threshold requirements for the Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482), effective from 1 July 2025. This change also impacts Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) and subclass Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) nominations. […]