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Keep abreast of visa changes, policy developments, and immigration news through our Insights. Read about our client success stories and what’s happening within Kindra Migration Lawyers through our Firm News.

Insights

Latest Immigration Insights

Student Visa Rules Changed Today: What Students and Families Need to Know

Australia’s Student visa rules changed on 2 October 2026. Learn how the new onshore application, family and course progression rules may affect you.

2 Oct 2026

A Big Fortnight in Australian Migration Law: The Changes You Need to Know

Immigration Minister Tony Burke has outlined plans affecting student, visitor and Working Holiday visas. See what’s in effect and what remains proposed.

27 Sep 2026

A Tougher Character Test Is Coming: What Ministerial Direction 123 Means from 31 October 2026

Ministerial Direction 123 will change how character concerns are weighed in Australian visa refusals and cancellations. Find out who may be affected.

24 Sep 2026

Updates

Firm News & Updates

Why Many Visa Applicants Choose to Speak With a Lawyer in Their Native Language

At Kindra Migration Lawyers, our multilingual team offers consultations in more than 12 languages, helping clients from diverse communities access immigration advice in a way that works for them.

28 Oct 2026

Kindra Migration Lawyers featured in Lawyers Weekly

Our Managing Partner and Director, Jessica Williamson, spoke about our journey from WLW to Kindra, the values behind our rebrand and the opportunities we’re creating for new leaders within the firm.

2 Oct 2026

Kindra Migration Lawyers is a 2026 finalist for the Lawyers Weekly Diversity Law Firm of the Year Award

The award recognises a law firm that demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where people from different backgrounds can thrive.

30 Sep 2026

Case Studies

Client Success Stories

Bridging Visa E Work Rights Restored

Discover how Kindra successfully helped a client regain work rights on a Bridging Visa E (BVE) to relieve genuine financial hardship for their family.

4 Aug 2026

Australian Citizenship by Conferral Approved

Learn how Kindra helped a client with extensive overseas travel secure Australian citizenship by conferral under Section 22(9) in just 92 days.

4 Aug 2026

Skilled Nominated Visa Refusal Overturned After COVID-19 Border Closures

See how Kindra successfully overturned a Subclass 190 visa refusal at the Tribunal after COVID-19 border closures disrupted regional relocation plans.

4 Aug 2026