Australian visa updates
What changed recently?
- 2 October 2026: most temporary visa holders can no longer apply for a Student visa inside Australia, and family members can only be included in limited cases. See Student visa changes.
- 1 July 2026: visa application charges rose. See fees.
FAQ
How often is this page updated?
Whenever we confirm a change. Each entry carries its own date.
Will old applications follow the new rules?
For the Student visa, applications lodged before 2 October 2026 are assessed under the rules at the time of lodgement.
In this section
- Australian visa changes logA dated log of changes to Australian visa rules, fees and processing priorities, so you can see what changed and when.
- Visa fee changes history in AustraliaA dated list of changes to Australian visa fees and income thresholds, with links to the detailed pages.
- SkillSelect invitation round resultsThe latest SkillSelect invitation results: the most recent 189 round, minimum points by occupation and state nomination allocations.