18/09/2026
π¦πΊ AUSTRALIA MIGRATION UPDATE
Australia has announced a new set of migration measures that may affect students, skilled workers, visitors, and working holiday makers.
Key updates:
πΉ Skilled Visa Priorities
Visa processing will be prioritised for key sectors such as construction, agriculture, fisheries, and teaching.
πΉ Student & Graduate Visa Dependants
International students will face tighter rules on bringing dependants, with some exceptions mentioned.
πΉ Further Study Rules
Future study must move up the qualification ladder.
Example: Bachelorβs degree β Masterβs degree.
πΉ Visitor Visa Changes
Future visitor visas will include a βNo Further Stayβ condition.
πΉ Working Holiday Visa Changes
A ballot system will be introduced for second- and third-year working holiday visas.
πΉ International Commitments
Australia says it will continue honouring international commitments.
πΉ Stronger Action on Visa Overstayers
There will be stronger action on visa overstayers, including 100 additional compliance officers and 250 additional detention beds.
π The migration targets mentioned are:
292,000 β current level
245,000 β 2026β27 target
225,000 β 2027β28 target
π If you are planning to study, work, or migrate to Australia, it is important to understand how these changes may affect your pathway.