New Immigration Rules in Australia 2026: What Is Law Now and What Is Only Announced
New immigration rules in Australia for 2026, each with its exact status: what is law today, what Tony Burke only announced on 17 September, and the dates.
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Visa Fees in Australia 2026: What 21 Common Visas Cost After the 1 July Rise
Most visa charges rose 25% on 1 July 2026 and most student visas now cost $2,500. Current fees for 21 visas, how instalments work, and the date that counts.
190 Visa Processing Time in 2026: The Current Figures, the 491 and Direction 122
190 visa processing time as at 2 October 2026: half decided in 4 months, 90% in 16. Plus 491 and 189 figures, and how Direction 122 now orders the queue.
482 Visa Processing Time in 2026: Current Times by Stream and the Direction 121 Queue
482 Skills in Demand processing times by stream as at 2 October 2026, and how Ministerial Direction 121 now decides which applications are processed first.
Ministerial Direction 117: Why Onshore Family Visas Now Come First
Since 25 July 2026, Direction 117 puts onshore family visa applications ahead of offshore ones. The full order, current partner visa times and what changes.
Second Year Working Holiday Visa: The 88 Days, and the Ballot That Is Not Law Yet
The 88 day requirement still applies. The 45,000 place ballot is only announced. Specified work, third year rules, fees, processing and caps at 2 October 2026.
485 Visa New Rules 2026: What Has Changed for Temporary Graduates
The 485 visa rules in 2026: two charge rises, the onshore Student visa bar and an announced family member restriction, with what is law and what is not.
Student Visa Refusal Rates in Australia: What the 2026 Data Shows
Australia refused 21.8% of student visa decisions in 2025-26, the highest in data back to 2005-06. The figures by year, sector and country, plus review rights.
Student Visa Dependent Family Rules in Australia: Who Can Still Bring Family
From 2 October 2026 most Student visa applicants cannot include a partner or children. The four exemptions, the Pacific and ASEAN rule and who is protected.
Student Visa Changes in Australia: What Changed on 2 October 2026
From 2 October 2026 most temporary visa holders must apply for a Student visa offshore. The 17 barred visa classes, the onshore exemptions, where you stand.