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News and updates on Australian migration policy, visa processing priorities, state nomination and occupation programs.

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Migration Tasmania announcement for the 2026–27 skilled migration state nomination program
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Tasmania Updates Its 2026–27 State Nomination Program and ROI Scoring

Tasmania will reopen its 2026–27 program to new ROIs on 17 August. The revised settings place greater weight on sustained Tasmanian employment, relevant work, income and demonstrated settlement links.

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Australia Introduces New Skilled and Employer-Sponsored Visa Processing Priorities Under MD 119

Ministerial Direction 119 changes processing priorities for a range of skilled and employer-sponsored visas, including subclasses 482, 186, 189, 190, 491 and 494. Priority is now determined primarily by occupation and the applicant’s location at the time of application.

Migration Policy

Australia Changes Family Visa Processing Priorities Under Ministerial Direction 117

Ministerial Direction 117 took effect on 25 July 2026, giving higher processing priority to eligible onshore Family visa applications. The Direction changes processing order but does not alter visa eligibility requirements or existing capping and queueing arrangements.