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Ministerial Directions 121 and 122: Where Your Skilled Visa Now Sits in the Queue

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Home Migration Law · Skilled Visas Ministerial Directions 121 and 122: Where Your Skilled Visa Now Sits in the Queue 8 min read Two new Ministerial Directions took effect on 19 September 2026 and changed the order in which skilled visa applications are picked up. Direction 121 governs temporary skilled visas, and Direction 122 governs […]

Can I Break a Commercial Lease Early in NSW? Your Legal Options Explained

Can I Break a Commercial Lease Early in NSW? Your Legal Options Explained​

Home Commercial Lease · Early Exit Can I Break a Commercial Lease Early in NSW? Your Legal Options Explained PromptLaw Team October 6, 2026 8 min read Yes, but almost never by simply walking away. A commercial lease is a binding contract for a fixed term, and unlike a residential tenancy there is no statutory […]

Bank Guarantee in a Commercial Lease: When Can Your Landlord Keep It?

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Home Commercial Lease · Bank Guarantees Bank Guarantee in a Commercial Lease: When Can Your Landlord Keep It? PromptLaw Team October 3, 2026 8 min read Can your landlord simply take your bank guarantee? In most cases the bank must pay the landlord on demand. A bank guarantee is an unconditional promise by your bank, […]

How to Get Permanent Residency on a Skilled Work Visa

A skilled work visa is temporary. Here's how to turn it into permanent residency in Australia, from the 482 to 186 pathway to regional PR and options after 45.

Home Partner Visa Evidence How to Get Permanent Residency on a Skilled Work Visa PromptLaw Team July 14, 2026 8 min read Yes, a skilled work visa can lead to permanent residency in Australia, and most people reach PR through one of three routes. If you are employer-sponsored, the main path is the Employer Nomination […]

Can You Switch From a 491 Visa to a 190 Visa in Australia?

Thinking of switching from a 491 to a 190 visa? There is no direct transfer, and the points maths often catches people out. Here is what actually happens.

Home Partner Visa Evidence Can You Switch From a 491 Visa to a 190 Visa in Australia? PromptLaw Team July 14, 2026 8 min read There is no direct switch. You cannot transfer or convert a subclass 491 visa into a subclass 190 visa. The 190 is a completely separate permanent visa, which means a […]

Do You Need a Licence to Run a Food Business in NSW?

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Home Partner Visa Evidence Do You Need a Licence to Run a Food Business in NSW? PromptLaw Team July 10, 2026 8 min read In most cases, no. There is a common myth that you need a special “food business licence” to open a cafe, takeaway, food truck, or home kitchen in NSW. For the […]

How Much Do You Need to Earn to Sponsor Your Spouse in Australia?

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Home Partner Visa Evidence How Much Do You Need to Earn to Sponsor Your Spouse in Australia? PromptLaw Team July 9, 2026 8 min read There is no minimum income you must earn to sponsor your spouse or partner in Australia. Unlike the United Kingdom or the United States, Australian migration law does not set […]

Can You Switch From a Visitor Visa to a Work Visa in Australia?

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Home Partner Visa Evidence Can You Switch From a Visitor Visa to a Work Visa in Australia? PromptLaw Team July 9, 2026 8 min read No, you cannot directly convert a visitor visa (subclass 600) into a work visa while staying in Australia. There is no “switch” button. What you can do is use your […]

491 to 191 Visa – Permanent Residency Requirements in Australia

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Home Partner Visa Evidence 491 to 191 Visa – – Permanent Residency Requirements in Australia PromptLaw Team May 13, 2026 8 min read How do you go from a 491 visa to permanent residency in Australia? The pathway is the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa. To qualify, you must have held your Subclass […]

Partner Visa Evidence and Documents – What You Need in Australia

Home Partner Visa Evidence Partner Visa Evidence and Documents – What You Need in Australia PromptLaw Team April 30, 2026 8 min read What documents do you need for an Australian partner visa? Every partner visa application requires evidence across four categories: financial, household, social, and commitment – demonstrating a genuine and continuing relationship. The […]