Mustpa Gulam

Australia is once again experiencing major visa processing delays in December 2025, as year-end application surges combine with reduced staffing during the festive season. Applicants for student visas, skilled migration, visitor visas, and partner visas are reporting longer-than-usual timelines, with some categories slowing down by several weeks. The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that … Read more

Starting 20 December 2025, thousands of older Australians will see a welcome rise in their Age Pension as the Federal Government rolls out its latest cost-of-living update. The revised payment structure increases the full pension rate to above $1,080 per fortnight, offering seniors meaningful financial support after a year marked by rising living expenses. This … Read more

Australia is preparing to introduce a new six-month short-term work visa by the end of 2025, as the nation continues to face critical workforce shortages across agriculture, construction, hospitality, healthcare, and aged care. This proposed visa aims to offer a fast, flexible and simplified pathway for foreign workers, students, and temporary migrants while helping Australian … Read more

Australian families are set to benefit from a major financial boost in 2025, with the government officially announcing one-time support payments of up to $1,500. This initiative arrives as households continue to feel the impact of rising prices on essentials such as groceries, rent, utilities, transport, and childcare. The payment aims to provide direct, meaningful … Read more

Millions of Australians are set to receive a substantial financial boost in 2026, with the federal government officially confirming a one-time cash payment ranging from $800 to $2,140. This major support measure aims to help pensioners, carers, families, students, and low-income households manage rising living costs that continue to impact budgets nationwide. The payment will … Read more

When part-time cleaner Maria Deluca opened her MyGov inbox last week, she expected routine notifications — not financial relief. But there it was: a message confirming she would receive the new $1,100 Centrelink cost-of-living bonus this December. “I genuinely cried,” she said. “Rent is higher, groceries are higher — everything is higher. This payment will … Read more