From 1 July 2026, application fees in the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) will increase. The new fees include: These updated fees apply to applications lodged on or after 1 July 2026. Further information can be found on the Administrative Review Tribunal website. - Standard application: $1,195 - Small business taxation application: $641 - Certain taxation applications: $119 - Guidance and Appeals Panel applications: $1,195 - Concessional application fee: No change – remains $100 - Migration review application: $3,727Protection review application: $2293 A 50% fee reduction may be available in cases of financial hardship. - A 50% fee reduction may be available in cases of financial hardship. - A 50% fee reduction may be available in cases of financial hardship.

Migration Tasmania has now fully delivered the 2025-26 program. We have nominated our full allocation of 1,200 places for subclass 190 and 650 places for subclass 491. We have no more nomination places in which to nominate applicants. We will reopen the program as soon as we can once we receive our new nomination allocation from the Department of Home Affairs. Migration Tasmania will continue to assess applications for nomination. Any applications approved will be nominated after Tasmania receives its nomination allocation for the 2026-27 program year. Migration Tasmania will continue to use the HA EOI Not Confirmed status internally as a placeholder for applications that have been processed, but the outcome has not yet been provided. These outcomes will be communicated in the new program year. ROIs that are not invited to apply for nomination before the end of the program will continue to be held in the Application Gateway for six months and considered for an invitation to apply for nomination when the 2026-27 program opens. To be informed of the opening date of the program, you can sign up for our newsletter HERE . We will continue to update the program statistics in the 2026-27 program year after we open again.

South Australia’s two Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) have been extended for three months until 30 September 2026, while negotiations conclude for a new five-year statewide DAMA. The current terms and conditions of both DAMAs remain unchanged since the last variation in June 2025. Whilst a formal announcement has not been issued by the Department of Home Affairs, it is important to note that the TSMIT will change on 1 July 2026, please be aware of this when conducting Labour Market Testing for a position under the South Australian DAMA. Further announcements on the new five-year DAMA will be made once negotiations have concluded.

Migration Tasmania has now finished inviting ROIs and will recommence invitations once we have received our nomination allocation from the Department of Home Affairs. Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted): Subclass 190 - 562 ROIs Subclass 491 - 590 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 27 places Subclass 491 - 27 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 167 applications Subclass 491 - 43 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 8 invitations Subclass 491 - 15 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 07/04/2026

We are aware that some applicants attempting to pay for a skills assessment using credit cards issued by banks in certain countries are experiencing a declined payment error. This issue is a result of how our third-party payment provider is applying requirements under international sanctions frameworks (https://www.dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/sanctions-regimes/zimbabwe-sanctions-framework). We are working through a solution with key stakeholders so that legitimate payments can be resumed as soon as possible. This issue is currently impacting cards issued by banks in countries affected by the sanctions framework. Payment cards issued by banks in other countries continue to work as normal. Further updates on this matter will be posted on our website as more information becomes available.

189 Invitations issued on 4 June 2026 The table below shows the number of EOIs invited, and the tie break month and year, for the SkillSelect invitation round on 4 June 2026.   Visa subclass: Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) Total EOIs Invited: 10,000 Tie break date - month and year: 24/04/2026

From 1 July 2026, filing fees in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia will increase across a range of general federal law and migration matters. Key migration-related points: • Migration judicial review applications (Migration Act s476 / migration-related jurisdiction): – Full fee remains $4,015 – Reduced fee remains $2,005 (where approved) $4,015 $2,005 Other notable changes include increases to: • Commencing general federal law proceedings (individual): $835 → $870 • Interlocutory / procedural applications (individual): $485 → $505 • Hearing fees (individual): $995 → $1,035 per day • Subpoenas (individual): $95 → $100 • Mediation attendance: $665 → $690 $835 → $870 $485 → $505 $995 → $1,035 per day $95 → $100 $665 → $690 The Court notes that these fees are set by Federal Government Regulations, not by the Court itself. For migration practitioners and applicants, this is a timely reminder to factor increasing litigation costs into strategic advice and review pathways from 1 July 2026. Source: Increase-to-general-federal-law-and-migration-law-court-fees---1-July-2026.pdf

DAMA renewals and reassessments Applicants will be able to lodge renewal and reassessment applications under the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) program directly through the portal. Reassessment applications may be lodged within 12 months of the date the initial application was completed, for the same occupation or a different occupation. Renewal application may be lodged for an application that received an initial suitable outcome, within three years of the date of completion, and for the same occupation. Electronic declarations The application declaration is moving from manual signatures to electronic signatures. Applicants and their authorised representatives will be able to sign the declaration online, within the application portal. Applicants with an incomplete application who have already downloaded and hand-signed the declaration can continue to upload the signed form and submit their application as usual. For more information, please contact us at migrate@vetassess.com.au .

ART application fees are increasing from 1 July 2026. 1 July 2026 Key changes include: • Review of a reviewable migration decision: $3,727 (up from current fees) • Review of a reviewable protection decision: $2,293 (generally payable only if unsuccessful) • Standard application fee: $1,195 • Concessional fee remains $100 in eligible circumstances $3,727 $2,293 $1,195 $100 Importantly, the new fee applies to any application fee paid on or after 1 July 2026 — even if the application was lodged before that date. new fee applies to any application fee paid on or after 1 July 2026 — even if the application was lodged before that date. Annual increases occur under the Administrative Review Tribunal Rules and Migration Regulations and are linked to CPI adjustments. For migration practitioners and applicants, timing of payment may now become an increasingly important strategic consideration. Source: Upcoming-application-fee-increase-----ART.pdf

Migration Tasmania has now finished inviting ROIs and will recommence invitations once we have received our nomination allocation from the Department of Home Affairs. Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted): Subclass 190 - 556 ROIs Subclass 491 - 594 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 31 places Subclass 491 - 31 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 206 applications Subclass 491 - 75 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 19 invitations Subclass 491 - 31 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 07/03/2026

The Migration Amendment (Realigning the Community Support Program) Regulations 2026 introduce targeted reforms to Australia’s Community Support Program (CSP) under the Subclass 202 (Global Special Humanitarian) visa framework. The amendments commence on 1 July 2026 and are intended to restore the CSP to its original policy objective of supporting the resettlement of working-age humanitarian entrants who are likely to achieve financial self-sufficiency within 12 months of arrival. The reforms implement three principal changes. First, the Regulations introduce annual proposal limits for Approved Proposing Organisations (APOs). Previously, APOs could submit an unlimited number of proposals, contributing to oversubscription, extended processing times and operational pressure on the Humanitarian Program. Under the amendments, a Subclass 202 application containing an APO proposal will only be valid if it falls within the APO’s annual allocation, which will be determined by Ministerial legislative instrument. The cap applies across both primary and secondary applicants included in the application. Second, applicants are now permitted to change from one APO to another after lodgement and before visa decision. Previously, applicants were required to remain linked to the same proposing organisation throughout processing. The amendment provides flexibility where an APO ceases participation, has its agreement suspended, or otherwise cannot continue supporting the application. Third, the amendments clarify how the Commonwealth’s resettlement priorities are to be applied. A new legislative instrument framework enables the Minister to specify relevant priorities that decision-makers must consider when assessing whether permanent settlement aligns with Commonwealth objectives. These priorities may include factors such as employment experience, workforce participation potential and English language capability. Overall, the amendments are intended to improve program integrity, reduce processing pressures, provide greater flexibility for applicants and strengthen alignment between humanitarian settlement outcomes and government priorities. Source: Migration-Amendment-Realigning-the-Community-Support-Program-Regs-2026.pdf and Migration-Amendment-Realigning-the-Community-Support-Program-Regs-2026----explanatory-statement.pdf

Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 11 June 2026 The ACT has a fixed number of nomination places available each month (pro-rata against the annual allocation). The highest ranked Matrix in each occupation were invited to apply for ACT nomination. The cut‑off for selection depended on the remaining monthly allocation, the date and time of Matrix submission, occupation cap and demand. The greater the demand for an occupation, the higher the rank of the Matrix score invited. The minimum ranking score is an indication only and not a guarantee that an invitation was issued. Invitations will not be issued if you have an active application in the system; or if you have previously received ACT nomination. Canberra Matrix submissions in occupations in critical sectors may be prioritised. Requests for ranking information Invitations are not guaranteed. We will not respond to requests for information on ranking or the likelihood of receiving an invitation. Matrix will not be prioritised or issued invitations based on personal circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, visa expiry dates or a change in circumstances including critical birthdays. Matrix nominating Doctorate Streamlined Pathway 190 nominations: 8 invitations 491 nominations: 5 invitations Canberra residents Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 3 invitations 190 minimum matrix score: 110 491 nominations: 0 invitation 491 minimum matrix score: - Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations 190 nominations: 66 invitations 491 nominations: 0 invitation Overseas applicants Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nominations: 0 invitation 491 nominations: 0 invitation Download a copy of the Matrix invitation ranking 2025-2026 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places: Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 800 places Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 800 places Application Count @ 12 June 2026 Total approvals: 1518 approvals 190 Nominations: 726 approvals 491 Nominations: 792 approvals Total refusals: 229 applications 190 Nominations: 104 refusals (12.5%) 491 Nominations: 125 refusals (13.6%) Approvals by residency status since the last invitation round ACT Resident: 1337 approvals (88%) Overseas Resident: 181 approvals (12%) Remaining Allocation 2025-2026 Total allocation remaining: 82 nomination places 190 Nominations: 74 491 Nominations: 8