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Tasmania’s 2026–27 skilled migration program is underway. Learn about Subclass 190 and 491 nomination places, Tasmania’s ROI priority system, offshore changes and what applicants should consider before seeking state nomination.

Australia may be heading towards major visa changes affecting Partner visas, Protection visa work rights, Working Holiday visas and skilled migration. ILM Australia examines what has already changed, what remains under consideration, and what applicants, families and employers need to know.

Looking for employer sponsorship in Australia? A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) may provide access to additional occupations, concessions and employer-sponsored pathways through Subclass 482, 494 and 186 visas. Discover how DAMA sponsorship works, who can access it and how to find the right employer.

Home Affairs has a clear warning about using artificial intelligence to create or modify documents for Australian visa applications. Learn where the line is, the risks of inaccurate or manipulated information, and what visa applicants need to know before using AI.

ACT Skilled Migration has changed for 2026–27. Learn about the new Canberra Matrix system, ACT Migration Portal, fees, ranking process and what the changes mean for Subclass 190 and 491 applicants.

Tasmania’s 2026–27 Skilled Migration Program opens on 17 August 2026, with weekly invitations commencing from 20 August. Discover the new nomination settings, Subclass 190 and 491 allocations, and important changes for applicants.

Australia’s National Innovation Visa is highly competitive. The latest Department of Home Affairs data reveals who is receiving invitations and which priority sectors are attracting Australia’s exceptional talent.

Tasmania has officially confirmed that its 2026–27 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will open on 17 August 2026, with invitation rounds commencing on 20 August 2026. Learn about the latest program changes, key eligibility updates, and what skilled migration applicants should do before the new intake opens.

NSW and Queensland have officially closed their 2025–26 State Nomination programs after filling all available nomination places. Find out what this means for skilled migration applicants, what happens next, and how to prepare for the upcoming 2026–27 program year.

Introduction The Australian Government has confirmed that the 2026–27 permanent Migration Program will remain at 185,000 places, maintaining the same overall program size and Skill-to-Family ratio as the 2025–26 program. The Department of Home Affairs has now published the detailed planning levels for each migration stream, providing valuable insight into the Government's migration priorities for the coming financial year. While the headline figure remains unchanged, the dist