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05/10/2026

Here's an overview of the new student visa regulations that took effect on 2 October 2026:

• Onshore Lodgement Restrictions: Most temporary visa holders (including subclasses 482, 407, 417, 462, 485, and visitor visas) can no longer apply for a student visa from within Australia unless a specific exemption applies.

• Removal of Subsequent Entrants: The option to add family members to an existing student visa later (subsequent entrant applications) is no longer available.

• Offshore Application Requirement: Student visa applications must generally be lodged from outside Australia unless you meet narrow exemption criteria.

• Strict Dependent Rules: Dependents can only be included if it is a combined application submitted with the primary applicant at the same time and place (and where family inclusion is permitted) and in specific circumstances.

For professional guidance regarding your specific situation, reach out to Bridgeaus Migration Consultancy.

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18/09/2026

The Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke, announced a number of changes to the migration program on 17 September 2026.

Key changes include:

Student & Graduate visas
• Most students and Temporary Graduate visa holders will no longer be able to include secondary applicants.
• Exceptions will apply to nationals of Pacific and ASEAN countries and postgraduate students, including PhD students.
• Existing secondary applicants already in Australia will not be affected.
• Further restrictions will apply to certain course transfers.

Visitor visas
• Condition 8503 (No Further Stay) will be imposed on all future Visitor visa grants.
• This will prevent most onshore visa applications while holding a Visitor visa.
• Visitor visas already granted, and people already in Australia holding a Visitor visa, will not be affected.

Working Holiday Maker visas
• Ballots will be introduced for second and third Working Holiday visas.
• Second-year places will be capped at 45,000.
• Third-year places will be capped at 5,000.
• Existing regional work requirements will continue.

Skilled visas
• A new Points Test will give greater weight to housing and construction trade qualifications.
• Agriculture, resources, aquaculture and fishing will be added to skilled visa processing priorities under Ministerial Direction 119.

Visa compliance
• Stronger enforcement measures will be introduced for visa overstayers.
• An additional 100 compliance officers and 250 detention beds will be provided.
• Ministerial Direction 110 will be updated in relation to character and conduct considerations.

Important for Filipino applicants

The announced exception for ASEAN nationals is particularly relevant to Filipino applicants, as the Philippines is an ASEAN member country.

However, the detailed legislation, regulations and relevant instruments have not yet been released. We therefore cannot yet confirm the precise operation, eligibility requirements or full impact of these changes.

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If you still have questions on how these changes will affect your future visa applications, you may reach us at our website at www.bridgeaus.com.au or through our FB page at Bridgeaus Migration Consultancy.

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14/09/2026

Araw ng Pasko, Salo Salo
Iniimbitahan ang mga walang kasama at walang pang gastos para ipagdiwang ang pasko. Tayo ay magsaya, kumain ng ating kinagisnang handa, magkwentuhan, magsayaw, at kumanta.

Limitado lang ang libreng tickets kaya mag register na kayo kaagad sa link sa baba:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/araw-ng-pasko-salo-salo-tickets-2000959435536

To my fellow Melbourne business owners and to those who want to share their blessings this Christmas, send me a message if you want to help out in this event.

17/04/2026

Dragon Legal Services and Bridgeaus Migration Consultancy will have a booth at Pinoytreprenuers happening today at the Old Cheese Factory in Berwick. Come and visit our booth just to say hi or if you have questions on migration or legal matters.

Enjoy a variety of Filipino food, meet Filipino-owned businesses, and jam with Just Jam (performing at 3pm).

If you love reggae, join Alpa at Amazing Grace, Cranbourne this evening.

03/11/2025

Don't forget to apply for your Resident Return Visa if you plan to head out of Australia and your Permanent Residency visa is about to expire.

Sharing this snippet of my interview with TJ Correa of SBS Filipino.

02/10/2025

VIC state nomination opened today (2 October 2025) with interim allocations of 200 places for 190 visa and 180 places for 491 visa.

The same criteria applies as of last financial year's nomination criteria for the 190 visa but for the 491 visa, applicants should be living and working in regional Victoria.

See the video below for a summary of the requirements as discussed by Iris Mizumoto, Registered Migration Agent from Bridgeaus Migration Consultancy.

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30/09/2025

Here's a quick discussion on common visa refusal reasons and options when visas get refused. Thanks again for this opportunity TJ Correa of SBS Filipino.

Nakaranas ka na ba ng visa refusal sa Australia?

Pakinggan ang aming panayam kay Johanna 🎧 https://www.sbs.com.au/language/filipino/fil/podcast-episode/tva-ano-ang-mga-karaniwang-dahilan-na-hindi-maaprubahan-ang-australian-visa-at-paano-ito-maiiwasan/3qs543rix

17/09/2025

Here's how you can calculate the residency requirement when applying for Australian citizenship. Thanks for this opportunity TJ Correa of SBS Filipino.

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23/05/2025

Bridgeaus Migration Consultancy is a proud sponsor of the Adobo and BBQ Philippine Independence Day Festival happening this Sunday, 25 May 2025 at Geelong Racing Club (99 Breakwater road, Breakwater) from 10AM-5PM.

Come and visit our booth to say hello and if you have questions on Australian visa matters or other legal matters (through Dragon Legal Services).

My son Kyle is also one of the contestants of the kids singing contest, Celebrate Your Voice happening at 1:30pm.

Hope to see you there!

11/02/2025

This song's dedicated to our Dragon Legal Services clients especially the chorus "Sabihin sakin lahat ng lihim mo, iingatan ko (that's my duty of confidentiality) and "Ibaling sakin and problema mo, kakayanin ko (that's advocacy).
This is the cover of Akap by Imago performed by Just Jam at the Kamayan Festival on 9 February 2025 at the Queen Victoria Market.