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Invitation rounds, occupation lists and rule changes for 189, 190 and 491 skilled visas, explained plainly by Aspire Australia’s migration lawyers.

On 19 September 2026, two new Ministerial Directions, 121 and 122, took effect and replaced the skilled visa processing priorities set under…

On 17 September 2026, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke set out the government’s plan to reshape Australia’s migration system in …

On 25 July 2026, the Australian government changed the order in which skilled visa applications are processed. The new rules sit under Minis…

The recent liquidation of Gold Migration Lawyers has created uncertainty for many visa applicants across Australia. If Gold Migration Lawyer…

Australia’s 2026-27 Federal Budget, handed down on 12 May, does not dramatically overhaul the migration program. But it does reshape i…

For many migrants, Permanent Residency (PR) is the “big unlock” — the point where Australia stops feeling temporary and starts feeling…

In October 2025, the NSW Government released an interim allocation for the 2025–26 Skilled Migration Program. This announcement marks an i…

From 1 July 2025, the Australian Government introduced some updates across several visa categories — including student visas and skilled m…

The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) is a new scheme established under the Migration and Mobility Partne…

Embarking on the journey to secure a Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) or Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) visa is a significant step towar…

Post Covid-19, Australia is still suffering from a skills shortage. The Australian Government has developed a range of strategies to facilit…

Living and working in Australia can provide you with enormous opportunities for career development, experiencing a different work culture an…

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