Community Support Program changes take effect
Home Affairs has amended regulations affecting the Community Support Program. The changes came into effect on 1 July 2026.
Official source ↗The Migration Amendment (Realigning the Community Support Program) Regulations 2026 has updated how the Community Support Program operates under Australian migration law. This program supports certain visa applicants and sponsors by allowing approved community organisations to provide support declarations. The specific changes made to the program regulations were registered on 1 July 2026. If you are applying for a visa that requires community support documentation, or if you are a sponsor relying on community support, you should review the updated requirements. For detailed information about how these changes affect your specific visa application, consult the full legislation on the Federal Register of Legislation or contact Home Affairs directly.