Iscah Australian Migration

23/06/2026

Next 189 Invitation round
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The next invitation round for the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa is expected to be held by 30 September 2026.

(Source : Home Affairs)

23/06/2026

4th June 2026 invite results for 189 visa
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Find out about Australian visas, immigration and citizenship.

23/06/2026

https://www.vetassess.com.au/news/introducing-e-declaration-and-dama-renewal-and-reassessment-options-for-professional-skills-applications

From 29 June 2026, the following updates will be introduced on the Professional Skills Recognition (PSR) Application Portal.

22/06/2026

NSW 190 update
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Important Notice: Closure of the Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190)
We wish to advise that applications are now closed for the current program year, as all available nomination places have been fully allocated.

Applications that have already been submitted will continue to be assessed and finalised once new nomination places are allocated by the Department of Home Affairs. Applicants are not required to take any further action at this time.

We are currently reviewing the program settings and eligibility criteria for the next program year. Updated information will be published on NSW website in due course.

Thank you for your interest in the NSW Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) program.

22/06/2026

NSW 491 update
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Important Notice: Closure of the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
We wish to advise that applications are now closed for the current program year, as all available nomination places have been fully allocated.

Applications that have already been submitted will continue to be assessed and finalised once new nomination places are allocated by the Department of Home Affairs. Applicants are not required to take any further action at this time.

We are currently reviewing the program settings and eligibility criteria for the next program year. Updated information will be published on NSW website in due course.

Thank you for your interest in the NSW Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) program.

22/06/2026

https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/06/immigration-debate-needs-facts-not-inflated-numbers/

The latest ABS net migration figures expose the misuse of Net Permanent and Long-term movement data by media outlets and anti-immigration campaigners seeking to inflate claims about Australia’s migration intake.

22/06/2026

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australia-says-net-migration-down-as-far-right-popularity-surges

International student numbers are falling as the government prioritises skilled workers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

18/06/2026

Australia’s Pacific Engagement stream visa (PEV) ballot for 2026-27 opens on 1 July 2026!
It’s a NEW ballot and registrations from previous ballots are not included in this draw.
To be able to apply for a PEV, you must:
1️⃣Register in the PEV ballot.
2️⃣If you are then selected in the ballot, you’ll be invited to apply for a visa.
People of all skill levels, genders and occupations from the following countries can enter the ballot:
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Republic of Marshall Islands
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Timor Leste
- Tonga
- Tuvalu

18/06/2026

Home Affairs compliance update
Snap inspections of 40 businesses across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay were recently conducted by Australian Border Force officers and the Fair Work Ombudsman.
We checked that employers of migrant workers are complying with the law, across a range of sectors including:
🍔 fast food, restaurants and cafés
🛍️ general retail
💄 hair and beauty, and
🌡️ healthcare.
Using a person's immigration status to exploit them is a criminal offence. Penalties include up to two years' imprisonment and/or substantial fines.
Employers can check the work rights of prospective employees using Home Affairs' Visa Entitlement Verification Online system

18/06/2026

https://www.northweststar.com.au/story/9294423/annual-migration-figures-to-land-as-debate-rages/

Fewer Australians now believe it's good for society to be made up of different cultures, as migration figures...