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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.
Government monitoring of hospitality sponsoring businesses is increasing, with a focus on work hours, AMSR compliance, and sponsorship obligations. Many employers are unaware of grey areas, putting their business at risk.
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.
Government audits ensure compliance with employer-sponsored visa conditions. Employers must understand what inspectors check, how to prepare, and what sanctions may apply if obligations are breached.
Protection, Refugee and Humanitarian visas in Australia must now be lodged online through ImmiAccount, with paper lodgement only permitted in limited authorised circumstances. Here’s what applicants and support organisations need to know.
The Australian Government has clarified that certain Bridging Visa E holders have legal work rights in Australia under the Migration (Specification of Class of Persons) Instrument 2025.
The Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Bill 2025 proposes a public register of approved work sponsors, increasing transparency and oversight across the skilled migration program and highlighting the importance of strong employer compliance.
The Migration (Specification of Required Medical Assessment) Instrument 2025 now applies to Australian visa applicants and updates who must complete health checks and which tests are required.
New laws expand Home Affairs’ powers to collect and validate facial images and introduce more flexible residency rules for citizenship applicants who work overseas, making identity checks clearer and pathways to citizenship more accessible.
Ministerial Direction 110 prioritises community safety in visa decisions, reinforcing zero tolerance for family violence.
Following the Australian Government’s 2024 Budget announcement, significant updates to migration policies include revisions to the Permanent Migration Programme, new visa categories, and reforms aimed at boosting system efficiency, integrity, and migrant services.