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Australia Skilled Visa Priority Processing 2026: What does the new system mean for applicants?
Australia introduced new rules for priority processing of certain skilled visa applications, which entered into force on 19 September 2026. Under the new Ministerial Directions 121 and 122, the Department of Home Affairs has changed the order in which certain temporary, provisional regional and permanent skilled visa applications are processed. Priority depends on the sector, [...]