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New research shows net overseas migration accounted for 46.2% of regional Australia’s population growth in 2025, highlighting how important migrants have become to regional communities, employers and Australia’s future workforce.

Tasmania has issued a new skilled migration invitation round for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. The 3 September 2026 Tasmania skilled migration round included 59 invitations, with lower ROI scores recorded for both visa subclasses compared with the previous invitation round.

The Administrative Review Tribunal has updated its processing times for Australian migration and protection reviews. We examine the latest figures, what has changed and what visa applicants waiting for an ART decision need to know.

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.