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Australian immigration law changes often. Our lawyers explain the changes that matter for partner visas and employer sponsorship, in plain English.

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Australia's new “No Further Stay” changes explained.

Onshore Partner Visa and 8503 Waivers | Zest Legal

Can you apply for an 820 Partner visa while on a Visitor visa? What the 2026 No Further Stay changes mean, and when 8503 can be waived.

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Refugee Week 2026: A Million Stories and Counting

Refugee Week 2026 celebrates one million people welcomed through Australia's humanitarian program. Rosa Nobarani, Principal Solicitor of Zest Legal and Founder of Resettlement Australia, reflects on refugees, humanitarian migration, access to justice, and the power of community in helping people rebuild their lives.

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Australia Confirms Parent Visa Caps for 2025–26: What This Means for Parent Visas

Australia has confirmed Parent Visa allocations for the 2025–26 financial year, with no increase in available places despite continuing demand for family reunion visas. In this article, Rosa Nobarani, Principal Solicitor at Zest Legal, explains what the latest visa caps mean, current parent visa processing times, alternative options such as the Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870), and the key considerations for families planning to bring their parents to Australia.

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Student Visa Refused? What the new ART Changes mean for your Student Visa Review

Student Visa Refused? Important Changes To ART Reviews From 1 June 2026

If your student visa has been refused and you have lodged an appeal with the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), there has been a major change that could affect your case.

From 1 June 2026, most student visa refusal reviews will no longer involve an oral hearing before the Tribunal.

Instead, the Tribunal will generally decide your case based entirely on the written material before it, including your submissions, supporting evidence and the Department's refusal decision.

For many students, this is one of the most significant changes to Australia's student visa review process in years.

Find out more about what this change means for your review.

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