Immigration Law and Legal Insights

Australia’s skilled visa priorities have changed following the introduction of Ministerial Direction 119 on 25 July 2026:

In Australia, the Home Affairs Minister has the power to issue a ministerial direction outlining the order the Department of Home Affairs should process specific visas. On 25 July 2026, Ministerial Direction 117 commenced, changing the way in which the government prioritises partner and family visa applications.

In Australia, holding permanent residence does not automatically guarantee the right to re-enter the country after travelling overseas. Re-entry depends on whether the travel facility attached to the permanent visa remains valid.