Online services are now available to support Child, Other Family, Former Resident and New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa applicants who lodge a paper-based application. While applicants must still apply using a paper form, they can now import their application into ImmiAccount once we have acknowledged we have received it. Importing an application into ImmiAccount gives applicants access to a range of online services that make it easier to manage their application. These services help applicants save time and include the ability to: • attach additional documents to the application • view correspondence sent to applicants • update applicant details • view the current status of their application • lodge Bridging visa (BV) applications • use an online withdrawal form for withdrawal. 1* The services are available for all new and existing applications for the following visas types and subclasses. Child Visas: • Child (subclass 101) visa • Adoption (subclass 102) visa • Child (subclass 802) visa • Dependent Child (subclass 445) visa • Orphan Relative (subclass 117) visa • Orphan Relative (subclass 837) visa. Applicants for subclasses 101, 102 and 117 can import any new and existing applications lodged in Australia. For applications made outside of Australia, only those lodged on or after 1 April 2020 will be able to use the paper import function. Other Family Visas: • Aged Dependent (subclass 114) visa • Aged Dependent (subclass 838) visa • Remaining Relative (subclass 115) visa • Remaining Relative (subclass 835) visa • Carer (subclass 116) visa • Carer (subclass 836) visa. Applicants for subclasses 114, 115 and 116 can import any new and existing applications lodged in Australia. For applications made outside of Australia, only those lodged on or after 25 June 2020 will be able to use the paper import function. Long Term Resident visas Former Resident (subclass 151) visa New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (subclass 461) visa A step-by-step guide to importing paper applications into ImmiAccount is available at Apply and manage your application. 1. Withdrawing an application for one of the visas above If you applied for one of the visas above, but you are unable to use ImmiAccount to withdraw your application, you can use a visa withdrawal web form to do so. For more information, visit you want to withdraw and application.

Key details On 1 July 2025, the VAC for Student visas (subclass 500) and Student Guardian visas (subclass 590) increased from $1,600 for a primary applicant to $2,000. The increase does not apply to Pacific Island and Timor-Leste Student visa applicants. FAQs Does this fee apply to all courses? There have been public discussions about different visa application charges for short duration study courses. This is a matter for the Australian Government and no decision has been made. We will keep you up to date on all policy developments via the Study Australia website news page, Student Newsletter and social media channels. What if I need to get a new Student visa because my education provider incorrectly issued a CoE for a shorter duration? Your education provider must fix any issues related to enrolment, such as mistakes with your CoE. Contact your education provider for help if their enrolment errors are affecting the duration of your stay in Australia and you need to apply for a further Student visa to complete your studies. For more information, visit the Department of Home Affairs website. What if I have to apply for a new Student visa because my education provider stopped offering my original course? You may be eligible for a no fee (nil VAC) on your new Student visa application, if: You are enrolled to study with a CRICOS registered education provider in Australia and they cannot start delivering your course on the agreed date. Your provider cannot continue to deliver your course after the starting date, as agreed (also referred to as an ‘education provider default’ - see below). Your rights and protections The Australian Government remains committed to providing a world-class education in a safe and welcoming environment. Australia has laws that protect your rights as an international student and help to ensure you have a positive student experience. If you have any issues with your education provider, there is support available: The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) helps international students if an education or training provider cannot fully deliver their course. All students enrolled in VET courses with public providers can get help with unresolved complaints from their local state or territory Ombudsman. All students studying at higher education providers can get help with unresolved complaints through the the new National Student Ombudsman. Applying for a Student visa Australia continues to welcome international students from all over the world and remains a top study destination. International students bring new ideas and skills to our society, diverse perspectives to our classrooms and communities, and sought-after talent to Australia’s workforce. Find how to apply for a Student visa in our step-by-step guide.

State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) paused Tue, 01/07/2025 - 14:50 The State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) will be paused from 1 July 2025 pending confirmation of 2025-26 places from the Department of Home Affairs. New invitations to apply for State nomination will not be issued during this time. WA Migration Services will continue to receive and assess SNMP applications. Successful applications will be nominated when 2025-26 SNMP places become available. Those who have visas expiring should seek professional advice from an Authorised Migration Representative and ensure that they remain lawful during their stay in Australia. A comprehensive list of Registered Migration Agents is available at www.mara.gov.au (opens in a new tab) . News Category SNMP

We will be doing systems maintenance on some of our online systems from 6:30 pm (AEST) Monday 30 June 2025 to 8 am (AEST) Tuesday 1 July 2025. While we are making these changes, the following online services may not be available: • ImmiAccount • eLodgement (online visa and citizenship applications) • My Health Declarations (MHD) service • eMedical • Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) • LEGENDcom • Australian Trusted Trader • Employment Suitability Clearances • Detention Visitor Application • APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) • Humanitarian Entrants Management System (HEMS) • Adult Migrant English Program Reporting and Management System (ARMS) • Education Provider Report (eBIT) • Visa Pricing Estimator • MSI Register • Australian Migration Status (AMS) Training Portal • Online Payment Portal • Registration Gateway. If you receive a 'Service Temporarily Unavailable' error message during this time, please try again after the outage period. If your current visa is due to expire on 30 June 2025 and you intend to stay in Australia, please ensure you lodge your next visa application before 6:30 pm (AEST) Monday 30 June 2025. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

On 24 March 2025, the department announced that from 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will increase by 4.6%. This is in line with changes to the annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE). The changes deliver on the Migration Review recommendations that are now a part of the commitment outlined in the Migration Strategy. From 1 July 2025, indexation changes will apply to the following visas: The Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) This will increase from AUD73,150 to AUD76,515. It will impact nomination applications for the Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) and the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas. The Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) This will increase from AUD135,000 to AUD141,210. It will impact nomination applications for the Specialist Skills stream of the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa. The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) This will increase from AUD73,150 to AUD76,515 in alignment with the CSIT. It will impact nomination applications for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) (subclass 494) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas. From 1 July 2025, new nomination applications must meet whichever is higher of either the new relevant income threshold, or the annual market salary rate. This change will not apply to existing visa holders and nominations lodged before 1 July 2025.

Australia’s education excellence is again highlighted by the QS World University Rankings 2026, Our universities have delivered outstanding results in the latest rankings, further cementing the country’s reputation as a top study destination globally. Exceptional performances by leading universities Australia has an impressive 25% of its ranked universities in the top 100 globally, with 2 Australian universities rank in the top 20 worldwide and 6 Australian universities in the global top 50. The University of Melbourne: 19th The University of New South Wales: 20th The University of Sydney: =25th Australian National University: =32nd Monash University: =36th The University of Queensland: =42nd The University of Western Australia: 77th Adelaide University: =82nd * University of Technology Sydney: 96th *This year marks the global rankings debut of the new Adelaide University at 82. Global recognition and engagement Australian universities continue to excel in internationalisation: 12 universities received perfect scores for the International Faculty indicator. 5 universities achieved perfect scores for the International Student Ratio. These results highlight the welcoming, diverse, and globally connected environment found across Australian campuses – for both academic staff and international students. Research excellence and academic reputation Australia boasts six universities in the global top 50 for Academic Reputation, demonstrating the country’s strength in research and teaching. The overall average score for Australia stands at 49.8, placing it well ahead of other major study destinations such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Study with Australia There are 43 quality assured universities in Australia to choose from and so many courses to explore! Australia also offers programs on campus and at provider partners around the world. Head to our Course Search tool to start exploring and enquiring today.

Image credit: Western Sydney University Australian universities have again been recognised for making a difference in the latest global Impact Rankings from The Times Higher Education (THE). The annual THE Impact Rankings assess the social and economic contributions of universities around the world towards the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Overall rankings Of the 2,300 universities ranked worldwide, Western Sydney University in Australia is the world’s number one for the fourth consecutive year! This year, Australia has the most top 10 universities in the world for contributions to the United Nation’s SGDs, with 3 universities in the overall category: Western Sydney University ranked 1st University of Tasmania ranked =4th Griffith University ranked =4th Highlights Australia has 24 universities represented in the rankings and has more in the global top 10 (three) than any other nation worldwide. Within the Oceania region, Australia’s Griffith University was in the top 10 universities on every one of these individual SDG rankings categories: Clean Water and Sanitation Affordable and Clean Energy Decent Work and Economic Growth Life Below Water Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions In joint fourth place overall, Australia’s University of Tasmania is also the world’s top education provider in both SDG 13 (climate action) and SDG 15 (life on land). Central Queensland University (CQU) in Australia has entered the top 25 for the first time. Considering Australia for your studies? There are 43 quality assured universities in Australia to choose from and so many courses to explore! Australia also offers programs on campus and at provider partners around the world. Head to our Course Search tool to start exploring and enquiring today.

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for ImmiAccount is a significant cyber security enhancement that strengthens the integrity of Australia’s primary migration and visa system. MFA protects user information by providing a second layer of security in addition to a password. ImmiAccount users are now required to authenticate: • at each login • when creating a new account • when making account changes. ImmiAccount has a step-by-step guide to help you set up MFA. You will need to set up one of the following authentication methods: • Authenticator app (e.g. Microsoft or Google Authenticator) - download on a mobile device or personal computer to generate a rotating 6-digit code. This is the most secure and recommended option. • Email token - the 6-digit code is sent to the registered email address. This option is available for users who cannot use an authenticator app. We do not allow sharing of user credentials under the ImmiAccount Terms and Conditions. You must have your own user credentials. Organisation users can appoint one or more Organisation Account Administrators (OAAs) to help manage staff access in their organisation. For more information about how to request organisation ImmiAccount access and the OAA role see Manage your organisation accounts. You can find more information about MFA, including a short video at Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for ImmiAccount.

Every person who works in Australia is entitled to minimum wages. These are the minimum amounts that an employer can legally pay employees. The National Minimum Wage and minimum pay rates under ‘awards’ are reviewed each year. 2025 Award wage increases Minium wage amounts are worked out based on the type of work you do. Different jobs have different sets of rules called ‘awards’ that explain how much workers should be paid and their work conditions. Awards cover more than 100 different industries and occupations. This means that award wages (minimum pay rates) apply to most jobs in Australia. These are reviewed each year by the Australian Government’s Fair Work Commission. The Commission has announced that minimum award wages will increase by 3.5% on 1 July 2025. Knowing your award and pay entitlements will help you ensure that you are receiving the correct wage. If you’re not sure which award applies to you, use Find my award. National Minimum Wage increase If your job is not covered by an ‘award’ or a registered agreement, the National Minimum Wage applies. This makes sure that every worker in Australia is paid at least a set minimum amount per hour. This amount is also reviewed every year. This year, the Australian Government’s Fair Work Commission has announced an increase in the national minimum wage. From 1 July 2025, the National Minimum Wage will increase by 3.5%. The new National Minimum Wage will be $24.95 per hour. The new National Minimum Wage will apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025. This means if your weekly pay period starts on Wednesday, the new rates will apply from Wednesday 2 July 2025. Work rights and protections As an international student, you are protected by Australia's workplace laws. If you are paid less than the minimum wage, you will not be in trouble if you inform the Fair Work Ombudsmen. Please visit the Study Australia Work in Australia pages for student and graduate work information, and links to a wide range of translated resources on work rights and protections.

The Department of Home Affairs is enhancing user security by introducing Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for ImmiAccount. From 18 June 2025, new and existing users will be required to set up MFA when creating or logging in to ImmiAccount. Once MFA is enabled, it will be required at each login or to make account changes. Users will be able to reset their own authentication method in ImmiAccount. To prepare for MFA for ImmiAccount you can: • install an authenticator app such as Google or Microsoft on your mobile device or personal computer • verify your email address if you haven’t logged in to your ImmiAccount in the last 6 months. ImmiAccount is the primary online gateway for accessing Australia’s visa and immigration services. MFA provides an additional layer of security beyond your password and aligns with Australian Government cyber security standards. For more information see Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for ImmiAccount. From 18 June 2025, step-by-step instructions on how to set up MFA will be in ImmiAccount.

People selected in the January and February Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) ballots need to lodge their visa applications soon. The PEV offers the chance to live and work in Australia permanently. PEV holders can access the same benefits as all permanent visa holders to help raise a family. This includes access to public schools, Medicare and subsidised child care. Countries that held PEV ballot selections in January and February 2025: • Fiji • Nauru, • Papua New Guinea • Solomon Islands • Timor Leste • Tonga • Tuvalu • Vanuatu To be eligible for a PEV, we will first randomly select you in a ballot and then invite you to apply. Getting selected in the PEV ballot does not mean you have a visa to enter Australia. You still need to apply for a PEV by the 120 day deadline in your Notification of Selection letter. If we invite you to apply for the PEV you must either use the link to apply in your Notification of Selection letter, or through your ImmiAccount. To submit an application as an invitee: • complete the application form in ImmiAccount • attach a copy of your passport and the passports or identification documents for any eligible family members you are including in your application • ensure that you include spouses and dependent children at submission stage as you cannot add them later. You can provide other required documents, such as evidence of employment, after you have lodged your application and completed character and health checks. The sooner you send all of the required documents, the faster we can process the visa application. For more information about finding a job in Australia and support services on arrival, visit Pacific Engagement Support Service

Online services are now available to support Parent visa applicants who lodge a paper-based application. While applicants must still apply using a paper form, they can now import their application into ImmiAccount once we have acknowledged we have received it. Importing an application into ImmiAccount gives applicants access to a range of online services that make it easier to manage their application. These services help applicants save time and include the ability to: • upload supporting documents • view messages from us • update personal details • view the application’s status. The services are available for all new and existing applications, except for Parent (subclass 103) visa applications lodged before November 2018. A step-by-step guide to importing paper applications into ImmiAccount is available on the Apply and manage your application page.