Overview
The Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026 was a federal legislative change from the Department of Home Affairs. It was in force from 30 June 2026 to 12 October 2026 and has since been repealed or superseded, meaning a newer version now applies.
What the regulation changed
The instrument made three changes:
- Updated fees for Australian citizenship applications
- Adjusted the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold, which is the minimum salary businesses must pay workers on skilled migration visas
- Updated fees for visa applications generally
The source does not specify the actual dollar amounts for the new citizenship fees, visa fees, or the revised income threshold figure.
Current status
This version of the regulations has already been superseded by a later one. Any small business that employs visa holders, particularly those sponsoring skilled migrants, should check the current version of the Migration Regulations 1994 for the up-to-date income threshold and fee amounts.
Key actions
- If sponsoring or employing skilled migration visa holders, check the latest version of the Migration Regulations 1994 on the Federal Register of Legislation to confirm the current Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold, since this 2026 version has already expired
- If a business or its staff are lodging Australian citizenship or visa applications, confirm the current fee amounts directly with the Department of Home Affairs before applying, as this instrument's fee changes are no longer the latest version
- Visit the Federal Register of Legislation to view the full text and check the 'Latest version' link for the current in-force rules
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.