Indians in Australia

New Family Visa Priority Rules: What Direction 117 Means for Indian Families

August 14, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian family reviewing an Australian Family visa application at home

Australia’s new Direction 117 prioritises eligible onshore Family visa applications, but does not change eligibility, guarantee faster decisions or remove Parent visa queues.

Migration Debate Is Hitting Home: A Practical Response Guide for Indian Australians

August 13, 2026 by The Indian

A diverse group of Indian Australians standing together in an Australian city setting

As migration rhetoric becomes more personal for Indian Australians, here is how to respond safely, document racism and reach the right support service.

New $115 VFS Service Fee: What Indian Australians Should Know Before a Consular Appointment

August 12, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian applicants reviewing passport and OCI documents at a consular application centre in Australia

Six new Indian consular centres are operating across Australia, with mandatory appointments and a $115 VFS service fee per application.