Several migration-related changes are taking effect from mid-2026, with some already confirmed and others still under discussion. The most significant confirmed change affects how Student visa refusal reviews are handled at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). Because these reforms change both the law and the process and because some measures remain proposals rather than settled…
Bringing an elderly parent or relative to live with you in Australia under the Aged Dependent Relative visa (Subclass 114 and 838) is not just about the applicant’s eligibility. In a previous article, we outlined the key features of this visa, including who can apply and the benefits it provides. In this article, we focus…
A Western Australian company has been barred from employing migrant workers for five years after the Australian Border Force (ABF) found evidence of worker exploitation. The sanction marks the first issued under the ABF’s strengthened migration powers, which are designed to protect vulnerable migrant workers from mistreatment. The company has now been added to the…
Two unlawful non-citizens have been detected working in Melbourne’s karaoke industry during a multi-agency compliance blitz targeting migrant worker exploitation. The coordinated operation involved the Australian Border Force, Victoria Police and Liquor Control Victoria, who inspected multiple venues across the city. Officers identified a range of breaches and warned operators about the severe penalties for…
If you’re applying for a Protection visa (subclass 866) in Australia, every single detail you include in your application must be truthful and accurate. This applies even if someone else fills in or submits the application on your behalf. Australian law takes honesty in visa applications extremely seriously. Under the Migration Act 1958 (s.234), giving…