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April 13, 2026

Dept of Home Affairs: Partner Processing Newsletter – April 2026

Dear Members  Please find attached a newsletter from the Department of Home Affairs regarding Partner visa processing.  This newsletter provides key processing updates, reminders and clarifications relevant to Partner visa applicants and their representatives.  For more information, please contact the Department via the Registered migration agent and legal practitioner enquiries and feedback form.  Your attention and assistance…

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Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Act 2026 – Key Update

The Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Act 2026 has now been enacted, introducing targeted amendments to the Migration Act 1958 aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in the employer sponsorship framework. A key development is the introduction of a new provision enabling the Department to publish information about approved work sponsors on its website. This may…

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