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AITSL skills assessment fee changes from 7 September 2026 for teachers planning skilled migration to Australia.
Migration

AITSL Teacher Skills Assessment Fees Rise From 7 September 2026

At a Glance The AITSL skills assessment fee is now AUD $1,198. The appeal fee is now AUD $938. The Skilled Employment Statement fee is now AUD $265. The available partial refund is now AUD $982, where assessments has not yet started. AITSL does not charge GST on its migration assessment fees. The new fees apply from 7 September 2026. AITSL extended Academic IELTS validity from two years to three years on 13 July 2026. Most assessment-ready applications finish within 4 weeks, although some take up to 6 weeks or longer during busy periods. Early Childhood Teachers now use ACECQA,

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01 Sep 2026
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Migration

Working Visa Australia 2026

Australian Working Visa Process Feeling lost in a maze of government websites and visa codes like ‘482‘ or ‘189‘? The good news is that for now, you can ignore them. To begin your journey for a working visa in Australia, you only need to understand that the entire complex system can be simplified into two main roads. This guide is your map, designed to give you clarity without the confusing jargon. The first road is the one most people think of: an Australian company offers you a job and “sponsors” your visa. But what many don’t realize is that there’s

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01 Mar 2026
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Migration Update

Victoria’s 2025–26 Skilled Visa Nomination Program: Full Allocation Confirmed

The Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed the full allocation for Victoria’s 2025–26 Skilled Visa Nomination Program. This program allows eligible skilled migrants—both in Victoria and overseas—to apply for a state nomination under Victoria’s skilled visa pathways. State nomination continues to be an important pathway for skilled professionals seeking to live, work, and establish their future in Victoria or regional areas. With clear criteria and defined quotas, Victoria aims to attract global talent to support the state’s economic growth. Victoria’s Skilled Visa Allocation for 2025–26 For the 2025–26 program year, Victoria has been allocated a total of

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21 Nov 2025
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Migration Update

Migration Amendment (Skilled Visa Reform Technical Measures) Regulations 2025

Effective 29 November 2025, the Australian Government introduced the Migration Amendment (Skilled Visa Reform Technical Measures) Regulations 2025. These amendments introduce several technical yet important updates to the Migration Regulations 1994, ensuring the smooth operation of the new Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand (SID) visa, which replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. These changes improve clarity, alignment, and consistency across employer-sponsored visa pathways while strengthening the integrity of Australia’s skilled migration framework. Why Were These Amendments Introduced? When the Skills in Demand (SID) visa started in December 2024, several rules still referenced the former TSS visa. These 2025

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19 Nov 2025