UPDATES · VERSIONING

Updates & versioning

This page explains what changes, when it changes, and what “versioning” means inside KnowTheVisa. It stays intentionally system-level and non-advisory.

Ready to get your Snapshot?
Choose the jurisdiction you want to view inside the member area.
Get Australia Snapshot Get New Zealand Snapshot
How to use this page: use it to understand what changed in the product — not what you personally should do.

Current live versions

Live
Australia
Snapshot: Australia — Visa System Snapshot
Current version label: v202601.01
Last updated: 2026-01-15
Change type: Content model + clarification updates
New Zealand
Snapshot: New Zealand — Visa System Snapshot
Current version label: v202601.01
Last updated: 2026-01-15
Change type: Initial release (system baseline)
Changelog

Australia

AU

v202601.01 — 2026-01-15

Current
  • Navigation behaviourImproved section layout and jump navigation consistency.
  • Situation sectionsExpanded “Work / Study / Family / Business” to match Visit structure.
  • Tone normalisationCross-section tone audit to keep language neutral and non-advisory.

v202512.01 — 2025-12-29

Initial
  • First releasePublished the baseline Snapshot model and Visit section.
  • BoundariesAdded consistent “Not advice” framing across the page.

New Zealand

NZ

v202601.01 — 2026-01-15

Initial
  • Initial releasePublished the baseline Snapshot model and core sections.
  • BoundariesApplied consistent “Not advice” framing across the page.
This changelog reports product content changes (structure, coverage, clarity). It does not imply that any change affects your personal eligibility or outcome.
Versioning explained
What a “version” means here
A version is a published state of the Snapshot content model. It may reflect policy changes, product clarification, or structural improvements that change how readers interpret the system.
What it is not
Versioning is not a promise that you will always have the newest policy detail, and it is not tailored to your visa type. The Snapshot is a structural orientation tool.
Why Snapshots are not continuously updated
  • Because constant change becomes noiseMost users need stable orientation, not an always-on feed.
  • Because updates must be verifiedWe update based on reputable public sources, not rumours or social media claims.
  • Because the product is a modelThe Snapshot is designed to explain structural behaviour, which changes less often than headlines suggest.
Important
“Not continuously updated” does not mean “never updated”. It means updates are deliberate, packaged, and versioned.
Why updates are not free by default
  • Monitoring has ongoing costTracking credible change signals and validating them takes time and resources.
  • Rebuilding content is workUpdates often require re-testing structure, language, and consistency across sections.
If you purchase update access, you’re paying for ongoing monitoring + publishing — not “advice” and not personalised interpretation.
Choosing the right option
If you want clarity once
Choose the Snapshot access option that matches your timing. Read it once, then use it as a reference when needed.
If you want ongoing alerts
Choose an option that includes update notifications. You’ll be alerted when the Snapshot version changes.
Important
“Choosing an option” here refers to product access settings — not which visa you should apply for.
Ready to get your Snapshot?
Choose the jurisdiction you want to view inside the member area.
Get Australia Snapshot Get New Zealand Snapshot
How Visa Snapshots are issued

A Snapshot is a controlled release. It is not a rolling news feed. Each issue is built as a stable reference point, then updated only when something changes that materially affects the system model.

What triggers a new issue
A new issue is published when there is a meaningful shift in rules, policy settings, system behaviour, or public-facing requirements that would change how a reasonable person should interpret the system.
What does not trigger a new issue
Routine administrative movement, minor wording changes, isolated anecdotes, or individual outcomes. These can matter to a person, but they do not necessarily change the system model.

Issue method (high level)

Release discipline
  • 1) MonitorTrack official sources, formal announcements, and structural shifts that affect interpretation.
  • 2) ValidateConfirm what changed, what did not, and whether the change alters the mental model presented in the Snapshot.
  • 3) Update the modelRevise only the affected sections so the Snapshot remains coherent and internally consistent.
  • 4) Version and publishIssue a numbered release with a date stamp. Older versions remain referenceable.
  • 5) NotifyIf you have an active access period, you receive update notifications when new issues are published.
Ready to get your Snapshot?
Choose the jurisdiction you want to view inside the member area.
Get Australia Snapshot Get New Zealand Snapshot
Important boundary
Issuing a Snapshot is an editorial process based on public information. It is not migration advice and does not assess individual eligibility or recommend a pathway.