Australian Visa Options

15/10/2026

The NSW Subclass 190 nomination program is now open. NSW expects to conduct its first subclass 190 invitation round in the week commencing 19 October 2026.

Applications for the subclass 491 visa under all pathways remain closed to new applicants.

29/09/2026

Did you know?

The PALM scheme's Skills Development Program (SDP) helps workers build valuable job-specific skills that can benefit them while they are in Australia and throughout their careers.

Training opportunities may include:
- driver safety training
- first aid courses
- forklift operation
- chemical handling and safety training
- leadership and communication skills
- financial literacy and budgeting
- workplace health and safety training.

PALM scheme employers apply for training funding on behalf of their PALM scheme workers.

Visit the PALM scheme website to learn more about the program, eligibility requirements and how to apply:

https://www.palmscheme.gov.au/skills-development-program

If you are a PALM scheme worker, speak with your employer or host about the Skills Development Program and the training opportunities available to you.

29/09/2026

IMPORTANT: Department of Home Affairs will cease charging credit card surcharges from 1 October 2026. This applies to debit, prepaid and credit card payments across the eftpos, Mastercard and Visa networks.

29/08/2026

With the imminent announcement of a more stricter migration policy by the Labour government, the pathway for lodging an onshore Parent visa is in danger of being removed.

If your parents are planning to make the move to Australia, don't miss the opportunity to lodge an onshore Parent visa application while it is still possible to do so. Contact us now for the latest advice on Parent visa options and costs.

30/07/2026

Ministerial Direction 119 has added Construction occupations to the priority processing list, after law enforcement and defense occupations.

Onshore healthcare, teaching and construction applications - The third priority applies where the nominee or primary applicant was in Australia when the relevant application was lodged and the occupation is a healthcare, teaching or construction occupation as defined in the Direction.

This direction commenced on 25 July.

10/07/2026

Streamlined Visitor Visa application option for Papua New Guineans

Since 1 July 2026, eligible Papua New Guineans have been able to use a new streamlined 'Apply again' online option when applying for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) in either the Business Visitor or Tourist stream to travel to Australia.

The option is available through ImmiAccount to Papua New Guinea citizens who have a history of immigration compliance and who have held a Visitor visa (600) in the Business Visitor or Tourist stream that was finalised within the previous five years.

For all eligible applicants, the 'Apply again' option pre-fills elements of the application form. Some applicants may also benefit from additional application-simplification features and longer visa validity periods. Eligibility is assessed automatically as part of the application process.

Further information is available from the Department of Home Affairs website and the Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea website.

01/07/2026

1 July visa charge increases have hit hard with increases much higher than the CPI index. Changes include:

Partner visas increased by $2,345 to $11,710.

Resident Return visas increased by $985 to $1,475.

Employer sponsored 186 visas increased by $1,230 to $6,140.

The good news is that the Citizenship charge only increased by $20.

01/07/2026

For those arguments around the dinner table - some facts to debunk the common myths about migrants

Think it’s easy to get a visa to Australia? Or that migrants get government benefits? Think again.

25/06/2026

The Small Business Owner option remains alive in the ACT

06/06/2026

Visa holders and migrant workers — workplace rights
and entitlements

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/sites/default/files/migration/723/visa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements.pdf