June 2, 2014, DIBP closed new application for Non-Contributory and Other Family Visas. People were disappointed and saddened about the news and there were no new categories to replace the closed visas.

But as of yesterday, September 25, 2014, DIBP re-opened the following visas to new applications:

• Parent visa (subclass 103)
• Aged Parent visa (subclass 804)
• Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclasses 114 and 838)
• Remaining Relative visa (subclasses 115 and 835)
• Carer visa (subclasses 116 and 836)

As stated in DIBP's website, they are only accepting new applications from September 25, 2014 onwards. If you have filed an application in between June 2, 2014 and September 25, 2014, it would be considered as invalid and cannot be accepted. The application will need to be re-lodged.

For more information, see Re-opening of the Non-Contributory Parent and Other Family visas.