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MATES Work Visa Lottery: Last Registration Date for Indian Students
The MATES ballot runs November 1–December 14, 2025; up to 3,000 Indian graduates (18–30) from NIRF top 100 can be…
Canberra confirms slower third lane slows down student visa processing
From October 14, 2025, MD115 slows offshore Subclass 500 processing for providers nearing or exceeding allocations: 80% lowers priority, 100%…
Australia Replaces MD111 with New Student Visa Directive
From 14 November 2025, MD115 introduces a three-tier processing system for Student visa subclass 500, adding a slowest lane for…
Article 20: Indian Students’ Scholarships Exempt From Australian Tax
Under Article 20 of the India–Australia DTAA, foreign-sourced scholarships and training allowances paid from India are typically exempt from Australian…
Indian Students Semester 1 Applications to Australian Universities Open
For February 2026 Semester 1, apply August–November 2025 to meet varying university and UAC deadlines. Secure CoE, OSHC, and financial…
Convicted paedophile arrested at Britannia Ashley Hotel in Hale
On October 17, 2025 the NCA arrested Izalden Alshaik Suleman, 32, at Britannia Ashley Hotel in Hale under a German…
Australia’s fragile multicultural consensus under threat in 2025
Tensions driven by Middle East conflict, divisive politics and tougher immigration measures threaten Australia’s multicultural consensus ahead of the 2025…
Small Businesses Struggle with Immigration Department: Delays and Fees
Extended visa processing, stricter enforcement, and sudden TPS shifts are deepening labor shortages for U.S. small businesses. A steep H‑1B…