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

Australian employers are reporting workforce delays following Direction 119, which gives many onshore skilled visa applicants priority over workers applying from overseas.

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.