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Ministerial Direction 119: What The New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities Mean For Employers
Australia's Department of Home Affairs has introduced Ministerial Direction 119, fundamentally reshaping how skilled visa applications are prioritised based on occupation type and applicant location. For the first time, the Skills in Demand visa falls under priority processing rules, while regional location and accredited sponsor status no longer carry the weight they once did under the previous framework.
Australia Immigration
RM
Roam Migration Law
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Updated Political Donations Laws For 2026 Victorian Election: Implications For Business
The new regime imposes a $7,500 cap on political donations, bans foreign donations, mandates real-time disclosure and, significantly for business, applies retrospectively from 15 April 2026. Businesses that have made a political donation in Victoria since 15 April 2026, or which are planning to make a donation ahead of this year’s election, should review their donations policies and compliance procedures now.
Australia Government
CC
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy – Industry Essentials
The Australian Government's 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy outlines a comprehensive action plan to strengthen the nation's sovereign defence industrial base through procurement reform, industrial growth initiatives, and enhanced export capabilities. How will the establishment of the Defence Industry Hub, Industrial Development Agreements, and the new Defence Delivery Agency reshape Australia's defence sector and accelerate capability delivery?
Australia Government
PA
Piper Alderman
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What’s Changing From 1 July 2026: Higher Salary Thresholds, Visa Charges And Government Fees
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced substantial changes to visa application charges and salary thresholds effective 1 July 2026, with employer-sponsored and skilled visa fees rising approximately 25 percent—far exceeding standard indexation rates. These increases affect core income thresholds for various visa streams and introduce new financial considerations for businesses sponsoring overseas workers.
Australia Immigration
RM
Roam Migration Law
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