Category Migration Law

This article was written by Nancy Wang Principal Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. 

On 12 May 2026, the Australian Government handed down the 2026–27 Federal Budget. The Budget sends a clear policy message: the Government intends to direct tax concessions, housing incentives, business support and skilled migration settings towards areas considered more productive for the Australian economy.

These include new housing supply, genuine business investment, skilled labour, and migrants who are able to make an immediate and meaningful contribution to Australia’s workforce and tax base.

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This article was written by Jialin Liu Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. For further information about Jialin Liu‘s professional background, legal experience, and areas of practice, please click on her name to view her full profile.

Graduating in Australia — What Most International Students Get Wrong About the 485 Visa

What Happens After Graduation

Each year, a significant number of international students completing their studies in Australia face the same question: what comes next?

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A Resident Return Visa (sub-class 155 or sub-class 157) allows eligible permanent residents to leave and re-enter Australia while retaining their permanent residence status.

While Australian permanent residency itself does not automatically expire, it is important to understand that the right to travel and return to Australia is limited by the visa’s travel facility.

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We recently assisted with a Child Visa ( Subclass 101) application involving a complex family background. The assessment period extended over 18 months, and after thorough preparation and continuous follow-up, the visa was successfully granted on the first attempt. The child will soon be able to travel to Australia and reunite with their parents on a permanent basis .

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We are proud to share another successful case handled by Lawyer Wang, who recently helped a client overcome significant challenges to secure a 155 visa and reunite with their family.

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