Migration law changesSource update
Direction 123: signed text specifies commencement on 31 October 2026
A public copy of the signed direction specifies its commencement and replacement of Direction 110.
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Policy & announcementsMonitoring bulletin
Invitation monitoring: Tasmania results verified; federal October totals remain unpublished
The 31 October snapshot separates official results, future program openings and figures that could not be verified from an official source.
Legislative instrumentsSource brief
Register watch: new Migration Amendment Regulations listed on 31 October
The Federal Register lists the Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026 under F2026L01448.
ART decisionsWatchlist
ART watchlist: Bridging E eligibility and review-fee chargebacks
The Tribunal’s active Guidance and Appeals Panel list identifies migration questions still to be determined.
Court decisionsCase digest
Singh: Schedule 3 partner visa appeal dismissed — evidence and new grounds matter
The Federal Court upheld the outcome of a partner visa review involving criterion 3001, compelling reasons and attempts to raise new grounds on appeal.
Court decisionsCase digest
Cheng: character cancellation review distinguishes migration consequences from collateral effects
The Court dismissed a challenge to an ART non-revocation decision, addressing sentencing findings, rehabilitation evidence and legal consequences under Direction 110.
Court decisionsCase digest
CZQL: High Court dismisses migration proceeding for want of prosecution
An offshore applicant’s prolonged failure to progress an original-jurisdiction proceeding led to dismissal and costs.
Policy & announcementsProgram update
Queensland 2026–27 skilled program: ROIs scheduled to open on 6 November
The program settings are published. Onshore applicants need their 2025–26 ATO Notice of Assessment before lodging an ROI.
Policy & announcementsSource brief
Student visa reforms: consultation opens on Genuine Student and financial capacity rules
Home Affairs is seeking feedback on further changes. The proposals are under consultation, with submissions due on 23 November.
Court decisionsCase brief
FDB17: Federal Court dismisses appeal over corroborating witness evidence
A protection visa appeal examined the former AAT’s decision not to take oral evidence from nominated witnesses.
Court decisionsCase digest
Roseingrave: overseas family representations cannot be excluded by Direction 110 headings
The Federal Court quashed an ART non-revocation decision after clearly articulated claims about an overseas wife and child were not evaluated.
Court decisionsCase digest
EEN25: a protection review lodged one day late was outside the ART’s jurisdiction
Statutory deemed receipt and preserved review-time rules controlled the deadline. Later awareness of the refusal email did not extend it.
Migration law changesSource brief
Migration Act register shows a new compilation dated 8 October
The Register’s version history links the October compilation to the Combatting Migrant Exploitation amendments.
Migration law changesSource brief
Student visa application rules changed on 2 October: check onshore and family eligibility
The department’s guidance addresses who can apply in Australia and when family members can be included.
Court decisionsCase brief
Harpreet: student visa review raises enrolment and procedural fairness issues
The Court’s published summary records jurisdictional error in a challenge involving enrolment and PRISMS records.
Legislative instrumentsSource brief
Child visa instrument corrects Melbourne postal lodgement address
LIN 26/100 changes the address in the child visa application arrangements instrument.
Policy & announcementsSource brief
Permanent residents reminded to check travel facilities before overseas trips
Home Affairs warns that permanent residence and a valid facility to re-enter Australia are different questions.
ART decisionsCase watch
ART case watch: Wen concerns notification and alleged agent fraud
The Tribunal lists an interlocutory migration decision examining jurisdiction where an applicant alleges agent fraud.
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