On 19 December 2024, the Department of Home Affairs implemented Ministerial Direction No. 111 (MD111), replacing the previous Ministerial Direction No. 107 (MD107). The introduction of MD111 aims to create a more equitable, transparent, and sustainable framework for processing international student visas, particularly for Subclass 500 (Student) visa applications. Here’s what you need to know about this new direction and its implications. KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF MINISTERIAL DIRECTION 111 Revocation of Ministerial Direction 107 Ministerial Direction 107 was deemed to disproportionately affect certain education providers, leading to an uneven playing field. MD111 rectifies this by introducing a fairer processing structure. Scope