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Couples protest slower processing for offshore partner visas
Reported on 26 September 2026 · Family/partner
Newspaper story: a media report, not an official government announcement.
Media report (not official): ABC reports applicants and sponsors have written to the Minister about the July decision to give offshore partner visas lower priority than onshore ones. The report cites processing times of up to about 39 months for subclass 309, compared with about 29 months onshore.
Media report (not official): ABC reports applicants and sponsors have written to the Minister about the July decision to give offshore partner visas lower priority than onshore ones. The report cites processing times of up to about 39 months for subclass 309, compared with about 29 months onshore.
This is a media report, not an official government announcement. Rules only change when the Department of Home Affairs, the Minister or new legislation says so. If this story could affect your visa, speak to our registered migration agents and lawyers before you act.
Reported by: ABC News
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