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Australia considers tighter student visa rules, impacting onshore applications and dependants

Australia is considering stricter student visa rules which could limit onshore applications. Dependants for some international students may be restricted, and course switching could become harder. These proposed reforms aim to reduce net overseas migration significantly. The government seeks to curb "visa hopping" and onshore pathways to permanent residency. These…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

International students take notice as uni ranks tumble

Many Australian universities have taken a hit in their global rankings and a number are struggling with their reputations in the eyes of employers.

AAP · Jun 19, 2025

Australian universities urge Albanese to join NZ in $170bn Europe fund amid Trump attacks on education

Horizon Europe counts the UK and Canada among its partners, but industry insiders say Australia is concerned about the cost

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2025

Migration furore treats foreign students as 'problems'

As the federal opposition prepares to reveal plans to cap international students, the political debate has left many foreign students feeling unwanted.

AAP · Nov 18, 2024

Treasurer breaks ranks, slams 'destructive' student cap

Federal government plans to cap the number of international students at university have been labelled 'destructive' by Victoria's treasurer.

AAP · Aug 27, 2024

Australia’s international student cap has been called ‘chaotic’ and ‘populist’ – so how would it work?

The proposed cap will affect universities and VET providers, who will be required to establish more purpose-built accommodation if they want to enrol more students

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024

Australian universities reject calls for police to break up Gaza protests

Group of Eight chief says campuses don’t want to see ‘escalation’ like what is occurring in the US

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2024

Australian universities could open campuses in India in ‘broad-ranging’ education deal

Minister Jason Clare will sign agreement on upcoming trip to India as experts point to ‘tremendous opportunities’ for Australia

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2023

Foreign influence regime under parliamentary microscope, with calls for shakeup

Australia's foreign influence regime comes under scrutiny, with experts warning the current laws are ill-defined, leaving efforts to influence the nations politicians and institutions unchecked.

ABC News · Feb 20, 2023

Unis, mayors push student visa extension

Nationwide skill shortages have hit a "critical juncture" and policy changes are needed to maintain Australia's competitiveness, the peak university body says.

AAP · Sep 9, 2022