The Australian Government has introduced the Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/072), which commenced on 1 July 2026. The instrument repeals and replaces the previous 2021 instrument to align with amendments to the Migration Regulations 1994 relating to the administration of the Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa…
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The Australian Government has introduced the Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) Visa) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/048), which commenced on 1 July 2026. The instrument repeals and replaces the previous 2022 arrangements to align with amendments made to the Migration Regulations 1994 concerning the administration of the Working Holiday visa program. The principal amendment…
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The Australian Government has introduced the Migration Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Age Criteria) Regulations 2026, which commence on 1 July 2026 and make technical amendments to the administration of the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program. The amendments do not alter the existing age eligibility requirements for the Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) or Subclass 462 (Work…
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The Australian Government has introduced the Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026, implementing a range of changes to citizenship fees, visa application charges and skilled migration income thresholds, effective 1 July 2026. The amendments include: Citizenship application fees have been adjusted in line with CPI to reflect the cost of administering…
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From 1 July 2026, application fees in the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) will increase. The new fees include: Standard application: $1,195 Small business taxation application: $641 Certain taxation applications: $119 Guidance and Appeals Panel applications: $1,195 Concessional application fee: No change – remains $100 Migration & Protection Matters Migration review application: $3,727Protection review application: $2293…
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