Australian Migration Changes 2026: Major Reforms Announced for Student, Visitor, Working Holiday and Skilled Visas

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ILM Australia examines the major migration reforms announced by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke on 17 September 2026, including changes affecting Student visas, Visitor visas, Working Holiday visas, skilled migration, visa overstayers and migration agents — and explains what still needs to happen before the new measures take effect.

Australian Migration Changes 2026 are set to significantly reshape several parts of Australia’s migration program. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has announced major reforms affecting international students, Visitor visas, Working Holiday visas, skilled migration, visa overstayers and migration agents. In this update, ILM Australia examines the key Australian visa changes announced on 17 September 2026, what they may mean for visa applicants and holders, and the important legal details that are still to be confirmed.