What happened
The Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026 was registered on 31 October 2026 on the Federal Register of Legislation. It amends the Migration Regulations 1994, including changes to upfront merits review application fees and other visa-related matters.
What the source shows
The source page currently only shows the table of contents for the instrument. It does not give the dollar amounts, specific visa categories, or detailed changes involved in the amendments.
Key actions
- Visit the Federal Register of Legislation page for this instrument to read the full legislative instrument and explanatory statement for details on fee changes and other amendments.
- For those who sponsor visa holders or use migration agents, check with a migration agent or lawyer on how the upfront merits review application fee change affects any pending visa matters.
- Businesses employing visa holders are able to review the explanatory statement on the same page to understand which parts of the Migration Regulations 1994 have changed.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.