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Australia Student Visa Changes 2026: Onshore and Family Rules
2026/10/21 | Brightstone Migration Team
From 2 October 2026, new rules apply to Student visa (subclass 500) and Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) applications. Introduced...
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189 Visa Occupation List 2026 | Full MLTSSL Table & ANZSCO Codes
2026/08/03 | Brightstone Migration Team
What Is the 189 Visa Occupation List? The occupation list for the Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189) is the Medium...
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Migration Agent vs Immigration Lawyer: What's the Difference?
2026/07/22 | Brightstone Migration Team
Choosing the right immigration professional can have a significant impact on the success of your Australian visa application. Many applicants...
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2026-27 Federal Budget in Context: A Migration System Under Structural Pressure
2026/06/04 | Brightstone Migration Team
The individual measures announced in the 2026–27 Federal Budget are best understood in the context of broader, ongoing structural changes...
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Visa Cancellation Visa Refusal
Trapped by the Section 48 Bar? Your Legal Options After a Visa Refusal or Cancellation
2026/06/01 | Brightstone Migration Team
A visa refusal or cancellation while you are in Australia can be an incredibly stressful and uncertain experience. In many...
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Subclass 407 Training Visa Overhaul: New Requirements and Practical Guidance for 2026
2026/03/25 | Brightstone Migration Team
Recent updates to the Subclass 407 Training Visa program have introduced important changes that applicants, sponsors and migration professionals must...
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