Looking to compete, coach, or train in Australia? This guide explains the Subclass 408 Sports Visa, eligibility requirements for athletes and coaches, alternative visa pathways, and key considerations for sporting professionals seeking temporary entry to Australia.

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.

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.

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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