Commonwealth of Australia immigration policy changes
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Every change to Commonwealth of Australia immigration rules we track, most recent first. Each entry links to its primary government source and the routes it affects. Also available as RSS.
·material·in-force
Australia: Skills in Demand thresholds indexed (1 Jul 2025, again 1 Jul 2026) and the MATES scheme for India
The subclass 482 income thresholds were indexed for FY2025-26, with a further rise scheduled for 1 July 2026, and the MATES early-professionals scheme for India is running its annual ballots.
Full details →Primary source
Department of Home Affairs — Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa ↗ · Australian Department of Home Affairs
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·significant·in-force
Australia replaces 482 TSS with the Skills in Demand visa
Australia launched the Skills in Demand (SID) visa, replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) framework with three income-based streams.
Full details →Primary source
Department of Home Affairs — Skills in Demand visa ↗ · Australian Department of Home Affairs
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