Migration Specialists Melbourne

29/08/2026

According to ABC News, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has "guaranteed" the Refugee and Humanitarian Program will not be cut, despite reports earlier today that the program would be cut by 6,250 places.

While this is extremely welcome news, we should not and will not cease our advocacy for the protection of the humanitarian program. We will continue our calls for:
- the Refugee and Humanitarian Program to be maintained, strongly opposing any efforts to reduce it
- the expansion of protection pathways in addition to the 20,000 places currently offered by the program
- Australia to continue to play a constructive international role in refugee protection

We will also continue our work to fight for fairness in Australia’s migration and refugee protection system.

Together, we can push for a humanitarian program and protection system that upholds fairness and compassion.

29/08/2026

A messy week of debate on migration has now drawn in the Coalition after Opposition Leader Angus Taylor left the door open to cuts to the refugee intake, a day after his frontbench colleague said humanitarian visas would not be touched.

01/08/2026

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29/06/2026

Dramatic decreases in migrant numbers will make the situation worse, the federal government says.

12/06/2026

Human rights lawyers and refugee advocacy groups are lauding the decision as a ‘significant outcome’

20/05/2026

Australia suspends private colleges from applying to offer new courses to international students as part of a crackdown on abuse in the student visa system.

14/05/2026

The budget has confirmed the number of permanent migrants to be allowed into Australia.

25/04/2026

Alliance of 48 councils across Australia issue damning statement calling for more support for people in ‘immigration limbo’, joining growing chorus

23/03/2026

Migrants and human rights advocates say new laws stopping temporary migration from designated countries will keep families apart and make Australia's immigration system less predictable and fair.

16/03/2026

Did you know that PEV holders are eligible to access Medicare?

Medicare is Australia’s universal health care scheme. This means that the Australian government pays for some or all of the costs of some medicines, health and hospital services for Australians and eligible migrants.

To get Medicare, you need to enrol when you arrive in Australia: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/enrolling-medicare?context=60092

PEV holders can also access the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Under the PBS, the Australian Government subsidises the cost of medicine for most medical conditions.

The PBS is a scheme that is available to all Australian residents who hold a current Medicare card. When you visit the pharmacist, you will need to provide your Medicare card. Find out more about the Scheme on the PBS website: https://www.pbs.gov.au/pbs/home