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The Migration Brief
The Australian visa and migration rules change constantly. Every second Monday we cut through the noise: the recent policy and legislation changes, what they actually mean, and what to do about them — short, sharp, and jargon-free, from registered migration agents.
Past issues
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Issue 5 · 2026-11-02
Free employer webinar on 9 November, 186 waits reach 25 months, and the first 189 round of 2026-27
Free employer webinar on sponsoring overseas staff (Mon 9 Nov, 5 pm), 186 waits now up to 25 months, a 189 round on 15 Oct, and new character rules.
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Issue 4 · 2026-10-05
New student visa rules started 2 October — plus a new processing order and a 189 round due by 31 October
Student visa rules changed on 2 October, a new processing order puts priority sectors first, and the next 189 round is due by 31 October. Here's what to do.
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Issue 1 · 2026-08-31
Working-holiday visas paused for 24 countries — and 2 more changes that matter
The Work & Holiday (462) visa is paused for ~24 countries and processing has slowed; the NT reopened skilled nominations with 200 more places; and the 485 'study gap' rule just got friendlier. Here's what changed and how to prepare.
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