• Australia’s 2026–27 Permanent Migration Program set at 185,000 places, prioritising skilled and
onshore applicants to support long-term workforce needs. • Training visa (Subclass 407)
rules change from 11 March 2026 — sponsorship and nomination must be approved before
applying. • From 1 July 2026, salary thresholds are expected to increase for 482 and 186
skilled visas, with Core Skills Income Threshold rising to $79,499 and Specialist Stream Income
Threshold rising to $146,717. • Australian Visa Fees has increased from 1 July
2026