Queensland 491 Small Business Owner Pathway 2026-27: Purchase Route Closed, Start-Up Deadline 30 April 2027

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Published on: 04/11/2026

Queensland's 491 Small Business Owner pathway has narrowed for 2026-27. Purchase route closed, start-up window 1 June 2024 to 19 September 2025, ROI by 30 April 2027. Check if you qualify with us.

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Skilled Migration Update October 2026: Victoria Opens with 900 Places and New Fees, NSW 190 First Round, SA Opens, ACT, WA and Tasmania Invitations

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Published on: 02/11/2026

October 2026 state nomination update: Victoria opens 900 places with new fees, NSW 190 round, SA opens, ACT 261 and WA 1,227 invitations. Check your EOI with us.

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Victoria 190 State Nomination 2026-27: The Full Criteria, the Victorian Points Test, Priority Industries and the New Fees

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Published on: 02/11/2026

Victoria's 2026-27 subclass 190 nomination explained: 900 places, 7 eligibility criteria, the Victorian Points Test, priority occupations and $60/$180 fees. Check your EOI with us.

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Protection Visa Changes From 1 November 2026: Upfront $1,863.50 ART Review Fee, Bridging Visa B Closed to Protection Applicants, and Bridging Visa E Conduct Conditions Return

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Published on: 02/11/2026

From 1 Nov 2026 protection visa applicants pay $1,863.50 upfront to appeal to the ART and can no longer get a Bridging visa B. What changed, who it affects, what to do now.

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Queensland State Nomination 2026-27 Is Out: Four Streams, New Occupation Lists and ROIs Open 6 November

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Published on: 30/10/2026

Migration Queensland has published its 2026-27 skilled program. Four streams, 190 and 491 occupation lists, one ROI per applicant and the Notice of Assessment rule explained by a Brisbane registered migration agent.

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491 Subsequent Entrant Visa: How to Bring Your Partner to Australia After Your 491 Was Granted (2026)

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Published on: 26/10/2026

On a 491 and now married or de facto? Your partner can join you without points, a skills assessment or an EOI. Fees, English charge, timing and the 191. Talk to us.

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