Policy Updates

Subclass 485: Changes to Temporary Graduate Visas

4 min readMarch 20, 2026ANZ Policy Desk

Australia’s post-study work settings are tightening, with age and stay duration now playing a bigger role in the decision path.

What Shifted

Stay durations are being recalibrated, which means graduate applicants should re-check their intended timeline instead of assuming older settings still apply.

Age positioning now matters more clearly in route planning, especially for applicants who delayed their first filing decision.

Operational Impact

Applicants should revisit course completion timing, documentation readiness, and any downstream permanent-route strategy.