From 13th November people affected by a s48 refusals will now be able to lodge an ONSHORE application for 190 , 491 or 494 visa According to Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2021 Measures No. 2) Regulations 2021 Schedule 1, applicants who have been refused a visa or had a visa cancelled while in Australia and are barred by section 48 of the Migration Act from applying for a visa other than a prescribed visa while remaining in Australia may make an application in Australia. This amendment makes it easier to apply for a visa in Australia for applicants who are unable to leave due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions but meet all other conditions.