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ACT Skilled Migration Program Update—What You Need to Know
New Application Portal—Live Now On Thursday 30 July 2026 the ACT launched a new Application Portal for all Canberra Matrix
How Skilled Visa Processing Priorities Are Changing From July 2026
Key Takeaway: The Department of Home Affairs now prioritises applicants already in Australia over those overseas. If you’re applying from
TAS 2026-27 Skilled Migration Update: What It Means For You
Key Allocation Changes for 2026 – 2027 Tasmania has officially released its 2026-27 skilled migration allocation: 2,050 places. Compared to
Australian Partner Visa Fees Increased July 1, 2026: How Much More & Who Pays What
Effective July 1, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs has increased Australian Partner Visa application charges. If you’re planning to
Australian Partner Visa: Do You Really Need 12 Months Together? What the 12-Month Rule Actually Says
You’ve been together for 6 months. Maybe 8. You love each other, but you know you don’t meet the standard
Could you become an Australian citizen?
Understanding Australian Citizenship Pathways Australian citizenship laws have changed many times since they were first introduced in 1948. One of
Upcoming Changes to Australian Visa Program
The Department of Home Affairs has recently provided important updates on the upcoming changes to the skilled visa program. Here
Update on State Nominated Migration
19th August 2024: Since July 1, several states have opened their skilled migration program to new candidates. This affects the
WA closes skilled State Nomination program 2021-22
Last week the Government of WA announced that WA has met its skilled migration quota for 2021/22 and will subsequently
2022-23 Financial Year State Nomination Update: Tasmania
The Tasmanian government has announced a number of key changes to the 2022 /23 Skilled State Nomination Program. At this
State Nominations update
The Department of Home Affairs has now finished planning and allocated an interim number of places. As a result, the
Skilled Visas 190/491 – Update on WA Nominations
To apply for a State nominated skilled visa you must be nominated by a State or Territory such as the