​AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION COUNSEL

The landscape of Australian migration has undergone a definitive transformation following the implementation of the Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026 alongside a comprehensive restructuring of the Administrative Review Tribunal fee schedule. Effective 1 July 2026, these systemic updates represent a calculated effort by the Australian Government to align immigration policy with macroeconomic indicators and fiscal sustainability targets o

The landscape of Australian international education has undergone a seismic shift with the sudden revocation of Ministerial Direction 107 and the immediate commencement of Ministerial Direction 111. For education providers and prospective international students aiming for the Semester 1 2025 intake, understanding these updated student visa processing priorities is no longer optional—it is a strategic necessity. By transitioning away from the controversial risk-based ranking s

The Australian migration landscape in 2025 continues to be defined by the rigorous integrity measures first implemented at the start of 2025. A pivotal shift occurred on 1 January 2025, when the Department of Home Affairs officially ceased the practice of accepting mere Letters of Offer for onshore Student visa applications. This reform mandates that all applicants physically present in Australia must provide a formal Confirmation of Enrolment at the specific moment of lodgme