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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.