19 August 2026
Ministerial Direction 119: Australia's new skilled visa processing priorities
What Ministerial Direction 119 means for skilled visa and nomination applications in Australia.
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Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC)
Independent advice
Global executive experience
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12 May, 2026
Australia's 2026-27 migration targets are tightening in targeted ways — and skilled migrants should pay attention
The first thing migrants and advisors need to know is that Australia's migration system is recalibrating around economic priorities rather than unlimited growth.
4 April, 2026
Student visa refusals are rising in the wrong parts of the market — and families should pay attention
The first thing students and families need to understand is that Australia's student visa system is no longer behaving like one single market.
20 March, 2026
Trades migration to Australia can be a rewarding move — but the skills assessment is where many people come unstuck
Australia continues to rely heavily on skilled trades migration to address persistent workforce shortages. According to Jobs and Skills Australia, many trade occupations remain in…
15 June, 2025
Income threshold increases for skilled visas — effective 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, income thresholds that apply to certain skilled visas and employer-sponsored nominations in Australia will be indexed upwards by approximately 4.6% in line with…
15 November, 2024
Significant 2024-2025 Skilled Visa Structural Changes (Context for 482)
Although not a new announcement on its own, it's important contextual background that continues to affect planning for employer-sponsored skilled pathways.
