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29/07/2026

🚨 Australia Introduces Direction 119 – What It Means for Skilled Migrants

The Australian Government has introduced Ministerial Direction No. 119, replacing Direction 105. This Direction changes the order in which certain skilled visa and employer-sponsored applications are processed—it does not change visa eligibility or create new pathways.

Under Direction 119, applications will generally be prioritised in the following order:

🥇 Priority 1: Onshore applicants in Defence and Law Enforcement occupations.

🥈 Priority 2: Offshore applicants in Defence and Law Enforcement occupations.

🥉 Priority 3: Onshore applicants in Healthcare, Teaching, and Construction occupations.

4️⃣ Priority 4: All other onshore skilled applicants.

5️⃣ Priority 5: All remaining offshore skilled applicants.

The Direction applies to several skilled and employer-sponsored visas, including Subclass 482, 186, 494, 189, 190, 191, 491, 887 and 888.

Important: This Direction only affects processing priority. It does not:

* Guarantee faster processing
* Guarantee visa approval
* Change occupation lists
* Change points, English, health or character requirements

All applicants must still meet the requirements of the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994.

If you work in a priority occupation or are planning to apply for a skilled visa, now is a good time to understand how Direction 119 may affect your application.

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Disclaimer: This post contains general information only and does not constitute migration advice. Please seek personalised advice from a Registered Migration Agent before making migration decisions.

Our migration agents are professionally trained and experienced in dealing with visa and migration applications. They provide clients with clear, practical and ethical guidance throughout the migration process.

29/07/2026

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16/07/2026

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08/07/2026

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07/07/2026

Australia Needs More Skilled Tradies – Demand Continues to Grow! 🇦🇺

Australia’s construction industry is facing a significant workforce shortage, with industry leaders calling for urgent changes to skilled migration priorities.

According to recent reports:
🏗️ The construction sector requires over 115,000 additional workers to help meet Australia’s growing housing demand.
👷 Skilled trades remain essential for the country’s future, and industry bodies are advocating for greater migration support.

If you’re a qualified overseas tradesperson, now is the time to explore your Australian migration options.

We assist skilled workers in occupations such as:
🔹 Bricklayer
🔹 Carpenter
🔹 Wall & Floor Tiler
🔹 Plumber
🔹 Electrician
🔹 Painter
🔹 Welder
🔹 Cabinet Maker
🔹 Diesel Mechanic
🔹 Metal Fabricator
…and many more.

At Auscanz Migration & Education Agents, our experienced team can assess your eligibility and guide you through pathways including:
✅ Skills Assessment
✅ Employer Sponsored Visas
✅ Skilled Migration Visas
✅ Temporary and Permanent Residency Pathways

📞 Contact us today for a professional assessment and discover the pathway that may be available for your circumstances.

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This post is based on publicly reported industry commentary regarding workforce shortages. Visa eligibility and processing priorities are determined by the Australian Government and depend on individual circumstances. This information is general in nature and is not migration or legal advice.

06/07/2026

🇦🇺 ACT Migration Update – July 2026

Important updates have been released for the ACT Nominated Migration Program for the 2026–27 program year.

The ACT has confirmed that the 2025–26 financial year closed with 1,600 nomination approvals, including:

✅ 800 approvals for Subclass 190 nominations
✅ 800 approvals for Subclass 491 nominations
✅ Average processing time of approximately 18 business days
✅ Majority of approvals granted to ACT residents

For the 2026–27 program year, the ACT has not yet received its new nomination allocation from the Department of Home Affairs. Further updates are expected once allocations are confirmed.

Key expected changes include:

🔹 Review of the ACT Occupation List
🔹 Minor updates to ACT nomination guidelines
🔹 New ACT Nomination Application Portal
🔹 Planned portal launch date: 27 July 2026, subject to change
🔹 Current portal expected to be unavailable during the week commencing 13 July 2026
🔹 New Canberra Matrix and nomination fee structure
🔹 Canberra Matrix submissions will continue to remain valid for 6 months, with possible extension up to 12 months if updated before expiry

The new portal is expected to provide improved security, live application status updates, better mobile access, and the ability to edit or withdraw Canberra Matrix submissions.

The first ACT invitation round for the 2026–27 program year has not yet been scheduled. ACT Migration has indicated the earliest possible invitation round would be one month after the new portal launches, subject to state and territory allocations being announced.

If you are planning to apply for ACT nomination, it is important to review your eligibility, occupation, Matrix claims and supporting documents carefully before proceeding.

At Auscanz Migration & Education Agents, we assist clients with skilled migration, state nomination, student visas, employer-sponsored visas, family visas and general eligibility assessments.

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Disclaimer: This post is general information only and is not migration or legal advice. Eligibility and outcomes depend on individual circumstances and current Departmental requirements.

05/07/2026

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02/07/2026

02/07/2026

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