Visa law, explained by the people who lodge it.
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.
What we track
- Government chargesvisa application charges and levieseach July
- Income thresholdsindexed annuallyCSIT, SSIT
- Occupation listsCore Skills Occupation List456 codes
- Processing timesas the Department publishes themmonthly
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Skills in Demand Visa in 2026-27: Which of the Three Streams Fits You?
Skills in Demand visa 2026-27: Core Skills at $79,423, Specialist Skills at $146,576, labour agreements, the $4,015 charge and the path to the 186 visa.
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Rugby World Cup 2027: The Visa Timeline for Teams, Staff and Broadcasters
408 visa at $535 for Rugby World Cup 2027 squads and staff, 400 for short broadcast crews, and the sponsor timeline from 2026. Melbourne lawyers.
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Rugby World Cup 2027 for Fans: ETA, eVisitor or the 600 Visitor Visa, and What a Past Refusal Means
Free ETA or eVisitor, or the $250 subclass 600 visitor visa, for Rugby World Cup 2027 fans. Condition 8503, genuine visitor evidence and refusals in 2026.
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Rugby World Cup 2027 for Employers: Staffing the Hospitality Surge With 482 Sponsorship and Working Holiday Makers
482 at $4,015, CSIT $79,423, SAF levy $1,200 or $1,800, working holiday makers at $840 and 28-day labour market testing in 2026 for Rugby World Cup 2027.
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A Natural Justice Letter Citing PIC 4020: The Deadline That Decides Your Partner Visa
PIC 4020 and partner visas in 2026: triggers, the three and ten year exclusion periods, answering a natural justice letter, and the $3,727 review fee.
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Why Two Partner Visa Files Lodged the Same Week Finish Years Apart
Partner visa processing in 2026: how priorities and lodgement order work, where files lose time, and how to keep an $11,710 application moving.
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One Request, No Reminders: The Pre-Lodgement Audit for a Partner Visa
Partner visa applications in 2026 may get one request for missing material, or none. Audit your file before paying the $11,710 charge with this checklist.
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Financial, Household, Social, Commitment: Partner Visa Evidence That Reads as One Story
Partner visa evidence for 2026: the four aspects the Department must consider, documents that carry weight, and how to organise an $11,710 application.
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The $11,710 Question: Partner Visa Charges for 2026-27 and What Sits on Top
Partner visa cost 2026-27: $11,710 main applicant, $5,860 adult dependant, $2,935 child, $1,955 after a subclass 300, plus health, police and review fees.
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Where You Stand on Lodgement Day Decides Everything: 820/801 Versus 309/100
Partner visa pathways for 2026: the onshore 820/801 and offshore 309/100 compared, who can apply, condition 8503, and what the $11,710 charge covers.
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Occupation, Points, Flexibility: The Three Questions That Pick Your Skilled Visa
How to choose between the 189, 190, 491 and sponsorship in 2026: occupation, points and flexibility, charges from $6,135, and a points self-check.
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Netball World Cup Sydney 2027: The 408 Visa for Squads and Officials, and When an Invitation Beats a Sponsorship
408 visa at $535 for Netball World Cup 2027 squads and officials in Sydney. Invitation or sponsorship, family at $535 and $135, and the 2026 timeline.
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