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15/10/2026

Planning to study in Australia with your family? New visa restrictions could affect your plans.

From 2 October 2026, new restrictions affect whether Student visa applicants can include their partner and dependent children in their application or bring them to Australia later.

However, exemptions remain for certain applicants, including eligible nationals of specified ASEAN and Pacific countries, PhD students and certain government-sponsored students.

The Government has also announced changes affecting Temporary Graduate visas (subclass 485), although these have not yet come into effect.

If you are planning to study in Australia with your family, understanding your eligibility and visa options before making decisions is essential.

🔗 Read our latest article for a breakdown of the changes, exemptions and what they could mean for your family's migration plans.

https://rehmansheriffgroup.com/australias-student-and-graduate-visa-changes-what-the-new-dependant-restrictions-mean-for-families/

Need guidance on your family's migration plans? Contact RSG to discuss your visa options and individual circumstances.

Visa requirements can change. Always check the latest official Department of Home Affairs guidance before applying.

12/10/2026

Australia's next Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189) invitation round is scheduled for 15 October 2026.

For skilled professionals seeking Australian permanent residency, factors such as occupation, points score and the accuracy of their Expression of Interest (EOI) are important when assessing their prospects of receiving an invitation.

Have you submitted your EOI? Ensure your details are up to date and familiarise yourself with the invitation process.

🔗 Learn more about SkillSelect: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect

📩 Contact RSG to discuss your Australian skilled migration options.

08/10/2026

The conversation around migration is changing, and so is the way businesses need to think about their workforce.

In his conversation with Paul Bryson of Virtuzone and Tom Urquhart, Farhan Rehman shares his perspective on Australia’s migration landscape, compliance, and what businesses should be considering when hiring and sponsoring talent.

It is not simply about filling a role. It is about making workforce decisions that stand up to changing requirements and support the business for the long term.

Watch the conversation for Farhan’s insights.

07/10/2026

Australia’s skilled visa processing priorities have changed.

With Ministerial Directions 121 and 122, processing priorities now place greater emphasis on occupations and sectors aligned with Australia's workforce needs, including construction, healthcare, teaching, agriculture, aquaculture, fishing and resources, as well as relevant law enforcement and defence occupations.

For employers, this can influence how you think about sponsorship and longer-term workforce planning.

For 482 visa holders, it is a reminder that a pathway to permanent residence should be reviewed carefully over time.

A 482 can support a pathway to a 186, but it does not guarantee permanent residence. Processing priority is also not the same as visa eligibility.

The right strategy considers the worker, the role, the sponsoring business, timing, compliance and the longer-term workforce need.

Swipe through for what MD 121 and MD 122 could mean for employers and skilled workers

Need help with your workforce or sponsorship strategy?

RSG brings together immigration law, skills acquisition and workforce solutions to help businesses plan for both the talent they need today and the people they need tomorrow.

Visit rehmansheriffgroup.com to learn more.

05/10/2026

For HeartCare Health Services Pty Ltd, finding the right people to support their growing aged care operations was not simply about filling roles. It was about finding committed workers who could become part of the team and stay for the long term.

In this video, the HeartCare team shares their experience working with RSG and how the right workforce solution helped make a lasting difference.

At RSG, we look beyond the vacancy. We look at the people, the business and the workforce strategy behind it.

Building stronger workforces starts with the right people.

Visit https://rehmansheriffgroup.com/ to learn more.

30/09/2026

Celebrating the next generation of legal professionals. ⚖️

Rehman Sheriff Group was proud to support the 14th Annual Michael Kirby Contract Law Moot, hosted by Victoria University Law School.

Our Associate Lawyer, Flora Dinh, served as a judge for the quarter-final on 23 September, contributing to an important opportunity for students to develop and demonstrate their advocacy and legal skills.

RSG was also proud to sponsor the Best Individual Oralist Award at the grand final, with Cindy representing RSG at the cocktail reception on 24 September and presenting the award.

It was a wonderful celebration of legal advocacy, student achievement and the future of the profession.

Congratulations to all the students, finalists, organisers and partners who made this year’s Kirby Moot such a memorable occasion.

29/09/2026

A successful visa outcome is always worth celebrating, especially when the journey has its complexities.

We are grateful to this client for sharing their experience with RSG and for trusting our team throughout their visa process. Clear advice, responsive support and careful guidance can make a real difference when dealing with a complex migration matter.

Thank you for trusting RSG to be part of your journey. We are delighted to have supported you through to a positive outcome.

Have a visa matter you are unsure about? Start with the right advice. We can help you understand your options and the pathway forward.

Get in touch with our team to discuss your circumstances.

23/09/2026

Behind every successful workforce is a story.

For Australian businesses, finding the right people can mean looking beyond borders. But bringing a skilled migrant into an organisation is about more than filling a role. It is about people, opportunity, compliance and building a future together.

At Rehman Sheriff Group, we understand the responsibility that comes with that process.

From the employer seeking the right skills to the migrant worker building a new life in Australia, we are there to provide the legal guidance and support needed along the way.

Because powering Australia’s workforce is not simply about finding people. It is about creating the right pathways for people and businesses to move forward and succeed.

Explore how Rehman Sheriff Group can support your business and workforce journey at https://rehmansheriffgroup.com/.

Eriez HeartCare Health Services Pty Ltd

21/09/2026

Since 25 July 2026, Ministerial Direction 117 has changed the way the Department of Home Affairs prioritises Family visa applications.

One of the key changes is that where the primary applicant is located can affect the processing priority.

The changes also apply to certain existing applications that have not yet been decided.

For prospective applicants, understanding whether to lodge onshore or offshore, and how that may affect processing priority, is now an important part of planning a Family visa application.

Read the full article to learn more, or contact the RSG team to discuss your circumstances and understand your options before you lodge.

17/09/2026

Australia’s migration settings are changing, with the Government announcing new measures focused on temporary migration, visa compliance and workforce priorities.

The changes include tighter settings for international students and their families, measures addressing visa hopping and overstaying, changes to visitor visas and reforms to the Working Holiday Maker program.

At the same time, skilled migration remains an important part of Australia’s workforce strategy, particularly in sectors experiencing skills shortages.

For employers sponsoring workers, staying across these changes is important when planning recruitment, sponsorship and longer-term workforce needs.

Swipe through for a summary of the key announcements and what they may mean for employers.

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