22/09/2026
🇦🇺 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀
The Australian Government has announced a range of proposed changes to the migration system, with a focus on managing temporary migration, strengthening visa compliance, and supporting Australia’s workforce needs.
Here’s what you need to know:
🎒 Working Holiday Makers
A ballot system is proposed for second- and third-year Working Holiday visas, with places reduced to 45,000 and 5,000 respectively.
🎓 International Students
New restrictions are proposed on bringing family members, while students may face tighter rules when changing or extending their courses.
✈️ Visitor Visas
Future visitor visas are proposed to include a “no further stay” provision.
👷 Skilled Migration
Priority processing is proposed for key sectors including healthcare, construction, education, agriculture and fisheries, alongside changes to the points test.
⚠️ Visa Compliance
The government plans stronger enforcement against unlawful overstayers and action against migration agents who knowingly support applications without merit.
These proposals represent another step towards tighter migration management and closer alignment between Australia’s migration program and workforce needs.
👉 Want to understand how these proposed changes may affect your visa pathway?
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