Australia’s Liberal and National parties have announced a migration policy proposing substantial reductions in net overseas migration, tighter temporary visa rules and a stronger focus on skilled workers. Unveiled on 6 October 2026, the Australia-First Migration Plan aims to ease pressure on housing and public services while changing the composition of Australia’s migration intake. Under […]
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Australia’s migration system is once again in the spotlight following recent changes to skilled visa processing priorities and ongoing discussions around broader migration reforms. While the changes have attracted significant public attention, the Australian Government says the objective is to better align visa processing with the country’s workforce needs while maintaining an orderly and sustainable […]
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The Indian High Commission has clarified that while VFS-operated Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services remain temporarily unavailable across Australia, essential consular assistance continues through Indian diplomatic missions. The clarification comes as many applicants continue to experience delays following the suspension that began on 1 July. The temporary disruption is linked to ongoing legal proceedings […]
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