Australian Migration 2026: 8 Changes to Know

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Published on: 10/09/2026

Eight Australian migration changes in 2026 affecting students, workers and employers, and what each one of them may mean for your plans now.

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Ministerial Direction 119 and Australia's Visa Queue

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Published on: 20/08/2026

What Ministerial Direction 119 changed about visa processing order in Australia, and which applications it may move up or down the queue this year.

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