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NEW: Subclass 202 humanitarian caps from 17 July 2026  ◆  Rugby League World Cup — free Subclass 408 visas  ◆  New CPD limits for migration agents from 1 July  ◆  Migration cut to 225,000 confirmed  ◆  Arrival control power used for the first time  ◆  NEW: Subclass 202 humanitarian caps from 17 July 2026  ◆  Rugby League World Cup — free Subclass 408 visas  ◆  New CPD limits for migration agents from 1 July  ◆  Migration cut to 225,000 confirmed  ◆  Arrival control power used for the first time  ◆ 

Migration Alliance National Migration Conference 2026: What RMAs and Migration Lawyers Need to Know Before 18 November

Migration Alliance's online National Migration Conference 2026 on 18 November covers key Home Affairs and OMARA updates every RMA and migration lawyer must know.

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New Child Visa Lodgement Rules from 2 September 2026: What Families Need to Know About LIN 26/081

LIN 26/081 replaces the 2016 child visa instrument from 2 September 2026. New forms, addresses & adoption rules for Class AH, BT & TK visas explained.

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OMARA Finalises 135 Complaints in Six Months: What It Means for Visa Applicants and RMAs in 2026

OMARA finalised 135 complaints in six months, sanctioned 28 agents in 2025–26, and launched new April 2026 laws. Here's what every visa applicant needs to know.

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Domestic & Family Violence and Your Visa: What Registered Migration Agents (and Their Clients) Need to Know in 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has updated DFV resources for RMAs. Here's what visa holders need to know about protections, evidence & who to contact in 2026.

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Family Violence & Your Australian Visa: What the Law Actually Protects (Subclasses 820, 309, 300 & More)

Experiencing family violence in Australia on a partner or temporary visa? Learn your rights under Division 1.5 Migration Regulations 1994 and how to protect your visa status.

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Your Visa Is Not a Trap: Understanding Australia's Family Violence Provisions in 2026 (Subclasses 820, 309, 300 & Beyond)

Australia's family violence visa provisions have expanded significantly. Learn how subclasses 820, 309, 300 & skilled visas protect survivors in 2026.

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Your Visa Is Not a Trap: Australia's Family Violence Provisions Explained (Partner, Skilled & Beyond)

Australia's family violence provisions protect visa holders across partner, skilled and other visa subclasses. Here's what the law actually says and what to do.

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New Commonwealth Priorities for Subclass 202 (Global Special Humanitarian) Visas: What LIN 26/036 Means for CSP Applicants

LIN 26/036 sets new Commonwealth priorities for Subclass 202 CSP visa applicants in 2026. Age, English & employment capacity now formally assessed. Full guide.

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Your Visa Is Not a Trap: What Australian Migration Law Actually Says About Domestic and Family Violence (2026 Guide)

If you're a visa holder experiencing domestic or family violence in Australia, your immigration status is more protected than you've been told. Here's what the law says.

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Australia Just Reshaped Its Humanitarian Visa Program — What Changed

Two instruments registered on 17 July 2026 introduce hard applicant caps and new priorities for the Subclass 202 Global Special Humanitarian Visa.

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Australia Waives Visa Fees for the Rugby League World Cup 2026

From 15 July 2026, eligible tournament participants can access the Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa with zero first instalment VAC. Here's who qualifies.

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New CPD Rules for Registered Migration Agents — 1 July 2026

Registered agents can now only complete 6 online CPD points per 24 hours. Why OMARA made the change, and what it means for consumers.

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Subclass 462 Working Holiday Visa Update — What Changed on 1 July 2026

A new instrument governing the Subclass 462 Work and Holiday visa commenced 1 July 2026. Largely administrative — but there's one shift worth understanding.

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Australia Used Its New "Arrival Control" Power for the First Time

A valid visa no longer guarantees entry to Australia. The government has now used its new arrival control powers — and the precedent matters to every temporary visa holder.

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Australia Cutting Migration to 225,000 — What It Means for Your Visa

PM Albanese confirmed Australia will reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 per year. Here's what this dramatic shift means for skilled, student and partner visa applicants.

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Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa Fee Increase — What Graduates Need to Know

The visa application charge for the SC 485 Temporary Graduate visa increased from 1 March 2026. Here's how the visa fits into your pathway to PR.

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Three Migration Updates You Need to Know This Month — May 2026

Contributory Parent visa fees rising 3.1%, new migration agent regulations, and the landmark Combatting Migrant Exploitation Act 2026.

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Moving to Australia from the UK or USA: Complete Visa Guide 2026

Working holiday visas, skilled migration, partner visas and the fastest path to PR — everything UK and US citizens need to know in 2026.

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How Indian IT Professionals Can Get Australian PR in 2026

ACS skills assessment, points test reality, 189 vs 190 vs 482 — the complete guide for Indian tech professionals targeting Australian PR.

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Three Decisions That Reshape Australian Migration Law — April 2026

EGH19 HCA 7, Buksh FCA 478, and the Safe Haven Enterprise Visa appeal — the most significant rulings of early 2026.

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Australia's Toughest Migration Laws Yet: What You Must Know in 2026

Visa hopping crackdown, new ministerial arrival control powers, English thresholds raised — everything that changed from February 2026.

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Australian Partner Visa Processing Times 2026: The Complete Guide

Processing times are 12–24+ months and the full journey to PR takes 3–5 years. Here's what to expect — and how to avoid delays.

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Do You Actually Need a Migration Agent in Australia?

Migration agents can cost $3,000–$10,000+. This honest guide breaks down exactly when professional help is essential — and when AI guidance is enough.

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