Insights & Updates
Plain-English analysis of the latest student visa, graduate and PR changes — written by MARA-registered migration professionals, so you can plan your move with confidence.
Australia has reshaped its entire migration system around a simple idea: green for go, amber for caution, red for high-risk. Here's what the new framework means for students, graduates and skilled workers.
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Migration Policy
Higher visa and citizenship fees, a lifted salary floor for sponsored workers, new Working Holiday age rules, and steeper review fees — 1 July 2026 brought a wide set of changes across the Australian visa system. Here's what actually shifted.
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Student Visas
Higher savings requirements, a tougher English bar, and the Genuine Student test replacing the old GTE statement. Everything that has changed for the Subclass 500 in 2026 — and how to prepare.
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Post-Study Work
A lower age cap, a higher application fee, a shorter English-test validity window — the Temporary Graduate (485) visa looks different in 2026. Plan your post-study years before you graduate, not after.
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Skilled Migration
The old TSS 482 has been reborn as the Skills in Demand visa — three streams, one consolidated occupation list of 456 jobs, and clearer steps to permanent residency. Here's how it works.
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PR Pathways
The 2026 framework links certain temporary visas directly to permanent residency after shorter qualifying periods — especially in healthcare, engineering and education. Here are the routes that matter.
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Study in Australia
Australia lifted its international student planning level to around 295,000 places for 2026. More room than 2025 — but with it comes competition. Here's how to make your application stand out.
Read morePolicy changes fast. Book a no-obligation review with a MARA-registered migration agent and find out exactly how the 2026 rules apply to your situation.