Rule changes, thresholds, evidence and the mistakes behind refusals, for the 482, the 186 and partner visas. Written by our lawyers, not a content agency.
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Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement 2026-27: 31 occupations, a 90% salary floor of $71,481, age 50, IELTS 4.0 and a three or four year wait for the 186.
Read the article →NKHH, AVG26 and Hassan: three decisions from October 2026 where the Tribunal reasoned unlawfully. The sentence to look for in each, and what a $3,727 review fee buys.
ReadA student visa was cancelled at Sydney Airport over $8,471.95 of undeclared goods. The Court quashed it because the notice was taken back. What to do if it happens to you.
ReadVictoria's 190 and 491 program has fees for the first time, a published points test, and three industries dropped. The $66 ROI, the $198 nomination fee, and where NSW, SA and the…
ReadSince 2 October 2026 a 482, 485, 417 or visitor holder cannot lodge a student visa in Australia. The decision tree for each visa, and the $2,500 charge at stake.
ReadAccredited sponsor status for 482 sponsors in 2026: six categories, the 97% approval test, why one refusal can lock you out, and the $0 request at renewal.
ReadRestaurant (Premium Dining) Labour Agreement 2026: the $2 million revenue gate, IELTS 5.0 on the 482, age 55 for the 494 and 186, and no salary concession.
ReadAged Care Labour Agreement 2026: a union MoU replaces advertising, $51,222 is a floor under the market rate and the 186 age cap of 45 has no concession.
ReadUnder the Meat Industry Labour Agreement, your plant's regional category sets the 90 per cent pay floor, the under 55 age cap and how many national ads you run.
ReadA second marriage is never valid for the Migration Act. Cabsari [2021] AATA 1432 shows how a de facto partner visa is won on separation evidence, not a divorce. $11,710 charge.
ReadIn Li [2026] ARTA 2012 the Tribunal accepted a low risk of reoffending and still refused revocation. 28 days to request, 9 days to review, $1,195 fee.
ReadIn Farizal (September 2026) the Tribunal assumed a wife would not go home without her husband. The Court quashed it. Test your refusal within 35 days.
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