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A new legislative instrument now governs how Child visa applications are lodged in Australia. Read what has changed and what it means for applicants.

Learn the latest Subclass 864 visa processing times, delays, costs, and application tips for the Contributory Aged Parent Visa in Australia.

The Department of Home Affairs has paused new Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa applications for 23 countries. See the full list and current status.

Ministerial Direction 119 now prioritises onshore skilled and employer-sponsored visa applicants. Learn what changed and what it means for employers and applicants.

Home Affairs has confirmed working holiday visa processing is slower and a pause affects Subclass 462 applicants from 24 countries. Here's what it means for your application.

Direction 117 now prioritises onshore family visa applicants over offshore parent, partner, child and carer visa holders. Learn what changed and what it means for your application.

Learn about the latest Australian immigration updates for August 2026, including Tasmania skilled migration allocations, ACT nomination changes, FNQ DAMA updates, Ministerial Directions and more.

Learn how to do a VEVO check in Australia to verify visa status, work rights, visa conditions, and travel details online easily.

Check the latest visa processing times in Australia for 2026. Learn delays, factors affecting approval, visa categories, and how to speed up applications.