Latest Immigration Insights

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

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

Learn how Ministerial Directions 121 and 122 update Australia’s skilled visa processing priorities for construction, healthcare, agriculture, and more.

Still waiting for a decision on your TPV, SHEV, or RoS application? Learn why Legacy Caseload applications get delayed and explore your options with Kindra Migration Lawyers.

Facing a Subclass 407 Training Visa nomination refusal? Understand the risk of Section 57 Natural Justice letters and GTE requirements. Get expert guidance from Kindra Migration Lawyers.

Learn what the Section 48 Bar is, when it applies after a visa refusal or cancellation, which visas are exempt, and what options may still be available.

Think you’re too old to move to Australia? Discover viable temporary and permanent Australian visa pathways and age exemptions for applicants aged 45 and over.

Did the Department of Home Affairs say your protection claims lack detail? Learn what a Section 56 letter means and how to craft a strong response.

The Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Commencement Proclamation 2026 confirms that the Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 commenced on 18 May 2026.

Kindra Migration Lawyers is pleased to announce the return of Rabiah Khawaja, who rejoins the firm as a Partner from 1 May 2026.

Learn how Australia’s National Innovation Visa (NIV) replaces the Global Talent Visa, who is eligible, and how to apply for permanent residency.

Learn what the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is, how it replaced the AAT and IAA, and what it means for Australian migration reviews and appeals.