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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has announced major changes to Australia’s migration system affecting international students, Visitor visas, Working Holiday visas, skilled migration, visa overstayers and migration agents. ILM Australia examines the key announcements, what they could mean for visa holders and applicants, and why commencement dates and transitional arrangements will be critical.

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.

Pauline Hanson argues that migration should be substantially reduced, even if Australian businesses are affected. Youssef Haddad examines where Hanson has a point, where he disagrees, and why Australia needs a migration strategy that balances housing, infrastructure, skills shortages and the needs of Australian businesses.

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.

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.