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Australian Border Force (ABF) has launched a national compliance operation targeting misuse of the Training visa (subclass 407 visa) program. Employers face increased scrutiny as authorities investigate non-genuine training arrangements and sponsor compliance.
Most student visa refusal reviews will now be decided on the papers rather than through a hearing, following new regulations that commenced on 1 June 2026.
Australia has introduced online lodgement for selected Parent visa applications, streamlining processing and reducing reliance on paper submissions.
If your migration agent or immigration lawyer has ceased operations, learn how to protect your immigration matter and avoid missing important deadlines.
New amendments commencing on 18 May 2026 expand the Administrative Review Tribunal’s ability to decide prescribed temporary visa review matters on the papers, without holding an oral hearing.
Australian Border Force enforcement highlights how migrant worker exploitation occurs in Australia, including visa misuse, coercion and unlawful employment. The case reinforces the risks for workers and employers and the importance of compliance and early advice.
The Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) in Western Australia appear to be shifting toward a singular state-based DAMA model.
Updated legislation simplifies which temporary visa holders can access free English classes under AMEP, ensuring continued eligibility even where visas have been repealed.
New federal legislation expands Australia’s power to refuse or cancel visas and restrict citizenship where there is a risk of antisemitism, hate-motivated conduct, or extremism, reshaping how character is assessed across the migration system.
Key updates from the Immigration Law Conference highlight processing delays, incomplete applications, and practical steps employers must take to improve sponsorship outcomes.
The Australian Government introduced arrival control powers under the Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Act 2026, effective 14 March 2026, allowing travel pauses for some temporary visa holders.
The Australian Government has introduced a Bill to expand the Administrative Review Tribunal’s power to decide certain migration reviews on written submissions, streamlining student and temporary visa cases.
Australian Border Force (ABF) has launched a national compliance operation targeting misuse of the Training visa (subclass 407 visa) program. Employers face increased scrutiny as authorities investigate non-genuine training arrangements and sponsor compliance.
Sponsorship bars or sanctions can disrupt your business and affect visa holders. Employers must meet obligations and notify Home Affairs. Sponsored workers should seek migration advice to remain lawful.