Australia has more than doubled the visa fee for international students, raising it to A1,600 from 700. Visitor visa holders and students with temporary graduate visas are banned from applying onshore for a student visa
The government aims to restore integrity to the international education system and create a migration system that is fairer and more manageable
The tightening of visa rules follows a spike in net immigration to a record 548,800 people in 2023, putting pressure on the housing market and prompting the government to take action.
