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The Tribunal to review student visa refusals on the papers

Migration Amendment (Administrative Review of Student Visa Refusal Decisions) Regulations 2026 Most student visa refusal reviews will now be decided on written evidence alone, except for more serious refusal grounds, with a key focus on confirming genuine course enrolment. Yesterday, 28 May 2026, the Australian Government has introduced Migration Amendment (Administrative Review...

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IMPORTANT CHANGES TO HOW SUBCLASS 407 TRAINING VISA CAN BE LODGED

From 11 March 2026, Subclass 407 visa application cannot be made before the approval of the sponsor’s sponsorship as temporary activities sponsor and their nomination for the applicant. What does this mean?  Sponsors considering nominating an applicant under subclass 407 training visa must lodge their sponsorship and nomination applications well before the...

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New Tribunal Laws Mean More Decisions Without Hearings – What This Means for Visa Applicants

On 5 February 2026, the Australian Government passed new legislation aimed at improving the efficiency of the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). The reforms, introduced by the Albanese Government, give the Tribunal greater flexibility to decide certain cases based on written submissions alone, without holding an oral hearing. The stated aim is...

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