Parliament recalled to pass tough hate-speech and gun laws that expand ministerial visa-cancellation powers
Australia moves India to highest-risk tier for student visas, triggering extra scrutiny and delays
Cyclone Koji disrupts North Queensland aviation, forcing widespread flight cancellations and re-routing
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Tribunal restores visa of Sudanese refugee convicted of manslaughter, igniting section 501 deportation debate
The Administrative Review Tribunal has reinstated the visa of a Sudanese refugee who served jail time for manslaughter, sparking renewed political calls for automatic deportation of violent non-citizens. The case highlights the fluid nature of section 501 character cancellations ahead of new legislation that will broaden ministerial powers.
Migration Strategy 2025–26 cuts post-study work rights and tightens Temporary Graduate visa rules
Detailed regulations for the 2025–26 Migration Strategy confirm that post-study work visas will be shortened and made harder to obtain from 1 July 2026. Employers must adjust workforce-planning because Bachelor graduates will generally get only two years on a Temporary Graduate visa, age limits fall to 35, and English-language and financial hurdles rise.