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Moving to Australia: the complete guide
Everything you need, from "which visa?" to your first bank account — in plain English, every fact checked against official government sources. No jargon, no sales pitch. The official source for visas is always the Department of Home Affairs (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au).
Visas & the points test
Which visa fits, and how the system works.
Australian Visa Types Explained: Which Is Right for You
A plain-English 2026 guide to Australia's main visa families - skilled, employer-sponsored, partner, student, working holiday, business and visitor - and how to find your
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Skilled Migration Visas: Subclass 189, 190 & 491
Plain-English 2026 guide to Australia's skilled migration visas (subclass 189, 190, 491): who they suit, the points test, SkillSelect EOI, occupation lists and the steps.
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The Points Test for Skilled Migration: How to Score 65+
How Australia's skilled migration points test works in 2026 - age, English, work, study and partner points - the 65-point minimum, realistic competitive scores, and how t
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Employer-Sponsored Visas: 482, 186 & 494 Explained
A clear 2026 guide to Australia's employer-sponsored visas: the Skills in Demand 482, the permanent 186 ENS and the regional 494, plus how sponsorship and the path to PR
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Partner & Family Visas to Australia: 2026 Guide
Plain-English 2026 guide to Australian partner visas (820/801, 309/100, 300), parent and child visas — costs, the genuine-relationship test, stages and wait times.
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Student Visa (500) and Study Pathways to PR
A verified 2026 guide to Australia's student visa (subclass 500): Genuine Student rule, money and English requirements, work rights, and the 485-to-PR pathway.
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Working Holiday Visa Australia: 417 & 462 (2026)
Verified 2026 guide to Australia's Working Holiday (417) and Work and Holiday (462) visas: eligibility by country, the 88-day regional work rule, working rights and tax.
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Business & Investor Migration to Australia (2026)
The honest 2026 guide to business and investor migration to Australia: the old BIIP is closed, what replaced it (the National Innovation visa 858), who qualifies, and you
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English & your skills
Tests, scores, and getting your trade or degree recognised.
English Requirements for Australian Visas (2026)
IELTS, PTE, OET, TOEFL and Cambridge scores for Australian visas in 2026: what Competent, Proficient and Superior English mean in points, and the score each visa needs.
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Where to Learn English in Australia (Free Classes)
Free and paid ways to learn English in Australia: the government AMEP, ELICOS colleges, TAFE, community and online classes, and who qualifies for free hours.
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Skills Assessment: Get Your Occupation Recognised
How to get your occupation recognised for an Australian skilled visa: which authority assesses you (ACS, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, AHPRA, TRA), the process, cost an
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Getting Overseas Qualifications Recognised in Australia
A verified 2026 guide to getting your overseas degree or trade recognised in Australia: skills assessment for migration, professional registration, and bridging.
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Your first weeks
The essentials: tax file number, bank, Medicare, a roof.
Your First Two Weeks in Australia: Checklist
A calm, step-by-step checklist for your first two weeks in Australia: TFN, bank account, Medicare, SIM, address, transport card and enrolling kids in school. Verified aga
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How to Get a Tax File Number (TFN) in Australia
How to get a free TFN in Australia: what it is, why you need one to work, applying online via the ATO with a work-rights visa, timeframes, and TFN scams to avoid.
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How to Open an Australian Bank Account as a Migrant
Open an Australian bank account before you arrive: the 100-point ID check, big-four vs neobanks, what to bring, activating on arrival, and fees to avoid.
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Medicare and Health Cover for New Migrants to Australia
Who qualifies for Medicare in Australia (PR, certain visas, reciprocal-agreement countries), how to enrol, and what student and temporary visa-holders need instead (OSHC,
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Superannuation Explained for New Migrants (2026)
Super made simple for people new to Australia: the 12% employer rate, choosing a fund, and how to claim your super (DASP) if you leave. Verified ATO sources.
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Settling in
Renting, working, driving, schools and what it all costs.
Renting in Australia: A Newcomer's Guide
How renting works in Australia for new arrivals: the application, bond, lease, inspections, tenant rights by state, and tips if you have no local rental history.
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Finding a Job in Australia as a Migrant
A verified 2026 guide to finding work in Australia as a migrant: job sites, the Australian resume, your right to work by visa, getting a TFN, and avoiding work scams.
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Convert Your Overseas Driver Licence in Australia
How to convert an overseas driver licence in Australia in 2026: state-by-state time limits, recognised countries that skip the test, and which now require one.
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Australian Schools for Migrant Families: 2026 Guide
How to enrol your child in an Australian school as a migrant: the public, Catholic and independent systems, school zones, who pays international fees by visa, and free in
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Cost of Living in Australia for Migrants (2026)
A 2026 cost-of-living guide for new migrants: real rent, groceries, transport, utilities, healthcare and childcare costs, plus single and family monthly budgets by city.
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Staying for good
Permanent residency and citizenship.
Pathways to Permanent Residency in Australia (2026)
A plain-English, verified 2026 guide to Australian PR: skilled, employer-sponsored, partner and business routes, the 482-186, 491-191 and 485 pathways, and what PR gives
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Becoming an Australian Citizen: Test & Process
A plain-English, verified 2026 guide to Australian citizenship by conferral: the 4-year residence rule, the citizenship test, the application, the ceremony and dual citiz
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