Selected Legislation Changes July - December 2026

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 Annual Applicant Limits for Subclass 202

 LIN 26/035 Migration (Annual Applicant Limits for Subclass 202 (Global Special Humanitarian) Visas) Instrument 2026 https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00975/asmade/text

The purpose of the instrument is to specify the maximum number of applicants that an Approved Proposing Organisation (APO) may propose for a Subclass 202 (Global Special Humanitarian) Visa (Subclass 202 visa) in a financial year. These applications are referred to as the Community Support Program (CSP).

  18 July 2026
Specification of Commonwealth Priorities for Subclass 202

LIN 26/036 Migration (Specification of Commonwealth Priorities for Subclass 202 (Global Special Humanitarian) Visas) Instrument 2026 https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00976/asmade/text

The purpose of the instrument is to specify the priorities of the Commonwealth in relation to the permanent settlement of persons who are proposed by an approved proposing organisation (APO) for a Subclass 202 (Global Special Humanitarian) Visa (Subclass 202 visa). These applications are referred to as the Community Support Program (CSP).

  18 July 2026
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