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What’s the status of children born to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary visa holders? (Updated: 3 June 2026)
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What’s the status of children born to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary visa holders? (Updated: 3 June 2026)

What happens when an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary visa holder has a baby? The immigration status of the child can differ depending on where the child is born. Children born in Australia Where at least one parent is an Australian citizen Under s 12 of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth) (Citizenship Act), a child born in Australia…
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3 June, 2026
New rules for the Administrative Review Tribunal from 18 May 2026: Temporary visa review decisions made “on the papers”
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New rules for the Administrative Review Tribunal from 18 May 2026: Temporary visa review decisions made “on the papers”

If you are awaiting merits review at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), important changes commenced on 18 May 2026 that will greatly alter the decision-making process. Overview of the changes Paper-only reviews for certain temporary visas: When a particular type of visa becomes prescribed in the Migration Regulations, the ART must review and decide matter relating to those visas on…
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2 June, 2026
Step-by-Step Guide to Biometrics for Your Australian Visa (Updated on 1 June 2026)
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Step-by-Step Guide to Biometrics for Your Australian Visa (Updated on 1 June 2026)

Biometric data collection is an important part of the Australian visa application process for certain visa types and applicants from / in specific countries. This blog post provides an overview of what biometrics are, how they are collected, and why they are required for visa processing. What Are Biometrics? Biometrics are unique physical characteristics used to verify a person’s identity.…
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1 June, 2026
Child custody for an Australian Visa: Do I Need a Form 1229? (Updated on: 1 June 2026)
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Child custody for an Australian Visa: Do I Need a Form 1229? (Updated on: 1 June 2026)

It is essential that anyone with parental responsibility for a child give permission for them to be granted an Australian visa. This includes both temporary and permanent visas. If you intend to travel to Australia with a child under 18 years of age, you might need to complete a Form 1229 if the child has: a non-accompanying parent(s); or other…
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1 June, 2026
What to do when you’ve had an Australian visa refused (Updated on: 1 June 2026)
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What to do when you’ve had an Australian visa refused (Updated on: 1 June 2026)

When a person has had a visa refused, there are several things they may need to consider, depending on their circumstances including: their immigration status (and ability to stay in Australia); their ability to apply for other Australian visas; and whether they can appeal the visa refusal decision. If you’ve had a visa refused or rejected, it’s important to understand…
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1 June, 2026
Can you change employers while holding a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa? (Updated on: 1 June 2026)
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Can you change employers while holding a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa? (Updated on: 1 June 2026)

There are many reasons why you may want to change your employers. Changing employers while holding an employer sponsored Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) or Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa is possible, but there are specific conditions and procedures that must be complied with. A summary of the process to change employers while on a 482 visa is set…
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1 June, 2026