Australian Immigration News 2026 | Major Visa Changes from 1 July (Part 2)

In video, Part 2 of our June–July 2026 Australian Immigration News, Chris Johnston, Principal Immigration Lawyer at Work Visa Lawyers, explains the latest migration updates that could affect your plans to move to Australia or apply for Permanent Residency. This video covers the proposed points test reform for Subclass 189, 190 and 491 visas, faster skills recognition for trade workers, the 2026–27 Migration Program, why the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) visa remains one of the strongest permanent residency pathways, Working Holiday Visa reforms, increased visa compliance measures, changes to the Subclass 407 Training Visa, and new Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) appeal for student visas. If you are planning to migrate to Australia or simply want to stay up to date with the latest Australian immigration news, this video will help you understand what these changes could mean for you. ✅ Book an appointment to discuss you visa options: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/ar... ➡️ CONTENT: 00:00 June–July Immigration News – Part 2 of 3 00:34 Points Test Reform for Subclass 189, 190 and 491 Visas 02:31 Faster Skills Recognition for Trade Workers 03:12 2026–27 Federal Budget: Migration Planning Level Set at 185,000 Places 04:22 Why the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) Visa Is One of the Best Pathways in 2026–27 05:17 Working Holiday Visa Reforms 05:41 Visa Compliance: Increased Enforcement and Higher Risks 07:02 Subclass 407 Training Visa Updates 08:08 ART Appeals: Student Visa Reviews Now Decided on Paper Submissions ➡️ RELEVANT ARTICLES: June–July Immigration News Video – Part 1 of 3:    • Australian Immigration News 2026 | Major V...   How to find a sponsor:    • How to find employer-sponsored work in Aus...   Migration Planning Level 2026-27: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/ne... ➡️ INFO We hope you found the video helpful! Remember to subscribe to the @Australian Immigration - Work Visa Lawyers channel for more videos. If you would like assistance with getting a visa in Australia, you can contact us at: 👉Website: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au 👉Email: [email protected] For up to date migration news and support, follow us on: 👉Facebook:   / workvisalawyers   👉Twitter:   / work_visa   👉Instagram:   / workvisalawyers   👉TikTok:   / workvisalawyers   While every effort is made to ensure the contents of this video is correct at the time of filming, law and policies may change from time to time without notice. This video is for educational purposes only and nothing in this video or its description constitutes legal advice. For advice on your personal circumstances, please make an appointment at Work Visa Lawyers: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/ar... Copyright Work Visa Lawyers Pty Ltd 2026