Changes for some visa classes come into effect 1 July

A factory worker pours molten iron at Backwell IXL in Geelong in Geelong, Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Source: AAP Image/Julian Smith

The start of the financial year on July the 1st means a resetting of places in Australia's migration program, opening up new opportunities for people from overseas. But this year also presents some key changes for certain visa-holders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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