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Student graduate visa Australia: Graduate Diploma enrolment ban – 4 Sept 2026
On 4 September 2026, the Australian Government stopped new international student enrolments in the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) (BSB80120). This article explains how the change may affect **student graduate visa Australia** pathways, current students, VET providers and education agents, based purely on government and ABC News data.
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482 Visa Condition 8607 Explained – 4 Sept 2026
This DHA article dated 4 September 2026 explains how **482 visa Condition 8607** works, including work restrictions, employer changes, and the 180/365‑day rules after employment ends. It outlines what 482 holders, sponsors and advisers need to track when jobs change or end.
Tasmania ROI Points vs EOI Points – 3 Sept 2026 Round
Tasmania’s 3 September 2026 skilled visa invitation round shows why **Tasmania ROI points** now matter more than SkillSelect EOI points for subclass 190 and 491 planning. Based on the 11 September 2026 government update, this article unpacks scores, allocations and priority attributes using only official data.
English language testing in Iran – update 3 Sept 2026
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) confirmed on 3 September 2026 that TOEFL iBT services are currently unavailable in Iran. This English language testing update affects visa applicants relying on TOEFL iBT and highlights alternative approved English language test options in other countries.
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Industry Data Classification Framework (IDCF) – 2 Sept 2026
The Australian Government released the **Industry Data Classification Framework (IDCF)** on 2 September 2026. This voluntary framework helps organisations classify, protect and share data, manage data risks and improve cyber security, aligning with the 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy.
NT 190 Graduate Stream & 485 Visa Australia Rules – 2026-09-02
The Northern Territory 190 Graduate Stream is now open for 2026–27. Based on the 2026-09-02 NT Government update, this article explains how the 190 Graduate Stream links to the 485 visa Australia residence requirement, employment criteria and long‑term NT commitment.
VETASSESS New Fees from September 2026 for Skills Assessments
VETASSESS new fees from September 2026 will apply to Professional Skills Assessments and related services from 9 September 2026. Based on the 12 August 2026 update, this article explains which applicants are affected, current fee levels, and how this change links to skilled visa pathways.
Left Australia Without a Bridging Visa B – Options (28 Aug 2026)
Left Australia without a Bridging Visa B (BVB) and have a pending application in Australia? This 28 August 2026 update explains how Bridging Visa A and B work, what happens if you are overseas without a BVB, and which substantive visas may allow you to return.
Australia’s Largest Migration Firm – IBISWorld 2026-08-18
IBISWorld’s 2026 industry data names Australia’s largest migration firm in a fragmented market of 3,982 businesses. Published 2026-08-18, this article explains what “largest” really means, how scale affects migration advice quality, and what this market position could mean for applicants, employers and agents.
Tasmania ROI for 190 & 491 Opens 17 August 2026
Tasmania’s Skilled Migration State Nomination Program opens to new Registrations of Interest (ROI) for subclass 190 and 491 on 17 August 2026, per DHA 2026-08-07. This article explains the Tasmania ROI process, nomination places and priority attributes for the 2026–27 program year.
Indian Nurse AHPRA Registration & PR Pathway – 17 Aug 2026
For Indian nurses, AHPRA registration is a major step but not Australian PR. This 17 August 2026 guide explains how AHPRA registration connects with ANMAC skills assessment, ANZSCO occupation choice, points, SkillSelect and employer sponsorship for a realistic permanent residency pathway.
National Firearms Safety Council EOI open – 14 Aug 2026
Expressions of interest for the **National Firearms Safety Council** opened in the Department of Home Affairs news release dated 14 August 2026. This article explains who the Council is seeking, eligibility expectations, and the 26 August 2026 closing date for applications, based only on official data.
Ministerial Direction 120 & National Innovation Visa – 14 Aug 2026
Ministerial Direction 120, effective 25 July 2026, reshapes processing priorities for Class BX, including the National Innovation visa subclass 858. This 14 August 2026 update explains how the five priority levels work, who sits where, and how “exceptional and outstanding achievement” links to the new processing order.
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EOI Rounds
SkillSelect invitation round results and analysis. Published after every round.
Policy Updates
Visa policy changes and DHA announcements affecting migration pathways.
State Nominations
State and territory nomination program changes across all 8 states.
Occupation Lists
SOL, MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL updates. Occupations added and removed.
Processing Times
Visa processing time changes across all subclasses.
Skills Assessment
Assessment body and pathway updates.
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Employment data, shortage lists and JSA reports.
Courses
Education and qualification updates.
DAMA & ILA
DAMA and ILA agreement updates.
Visa Fees
Fee changes and cost updates.
Regional
Regional visa and designated area news.
Employer Sponsorship
TSS, ENS and sponsor obligation updates.
Legislation
Migration Act, regulations and instrument amendments as they land.
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New features, shipped changes and platform improvements from the ImmiIQ team.
Sponsor Portal
HR onboarding, expiries tracking, SBS autofill and obligation nudges for standard business sponsors.
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