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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.

Iran ranked 11th among source countries for Australia’s Skill stream in 2024–25, with particularly strong results in Regional migration and Global Talent. We examine the latest Home Affairs figures and what they mean for Iranian professionals considering Australia.

Australia's Student visa environment has become increasingly challenging. We examine the latest refusal trends, which countries are experiencing the highest refusal rates and what applicants should consider before lodging a Subclass 500 Student visa application.

Home Affairs has updated Australian visa processing times for September 2026, with significant movements affecting Partner, Subclass 482, Subclass 186 and skilled migration visas.

Can Iranian citizens still obtain Australian tourist visas in 2026? We examine official Home Affairs statistics, historical grant and refusal rates, increased scrutiny since the Iran war, and the Arrival Control Determination affecting some Iranian Visitor visa holders.

Three Federal Court decisions delivered on 25 August 2026 reinforce the strict approach to ART migration review deadlines. We examine late review applications, Departmental notification, Tribunal jurisdiction and why applicants should act immediately after receiving a visa refusal or cancellation.

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.

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.

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.