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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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    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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    Can Casual Full-Time Employment Count Towards the 186 DE Work Experience Requirement?

    2026/03/16 | Brightstone Migration Team
    For applicants seeking permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186) Direct Entry (186 DE) stream, meeting the...
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    Skilled Visa Salary Requirements: CSIT, SSIT and TSMIT Thresholds Rising from 1 July 2026

    2026/03/16 | Brightstone Migration Team
    The Australian Government has announced that several skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 as part of...
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    Stuck Waiting on an ART Decision? Here’s What’s Really Going On

    2026/02/11 | Brightstone Migration Team
    The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is responsible for reviewing most migration decisions in Australia, including visa refusals, visa cancellations and...
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