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MacroBusiness · 1d

Australia has a graduate visa problem

Australia has some of the most generous post-study work rights for overseas students, as shown in the table below. These generous post-study work rights are especially sought by “students” from South Asia,
The Australian · 1d

Election 2025: Liberal bid to put foreign students to work

Foreign students will be granted extra work rights under a ­Coalition plan to let them work 60 hours a fortnight, in a policy that has angered universities.
The New York Times · 5d

How Foreign Students Lost Their Sheen in a Nation of Immigrants

Both major political parties are pledging steep cuts on the number of foreigners allowed to study in Australia as a way to rein in runaway housing prices.
Business Standard · 1d

Immigration cuts, higher visa fees: What Australian parties promise in 2025

Australians are preparing to cast their votes on May 3, 2025, with immigration emerging as a central issue shaping the final days of campaigning. From permanent migration caps to international student visa fees, major parties have laid out markedly different plans for how they would manage Australia's borders and labour needs.
Free Press Journal on MSN.com · 12d

Australian Universities Warn Visa Reforms Could Jeopardise $48 Billion Education Sector Ahead of Federal Election

Australia's $48 billion international education industry is preparing for potential disruption ahead of the federal election on May 3, 2025. The Liberal-National Coalition under Peter Dutton has released sweeping reforms targeting international student visas,
Icon for www.usnews.comU.S. News & World Report · 5d

Australia's Ruling Party to Hike Student Visa Fees Again in Pre-Election Pledge

Australia's Ruling Party to Hike Student Visa Fees Again in Pre-Election Pledge By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's ruling Labor Party said on Monday it would raise visa fees for ...
The Economic Times on MSN.com · 11d

Australia revises student visa policy, impacting Indian applicants

Australian universities are tightening immigration norms, mirroring similar moves by the US and Canada. Several institutions have halted applications from students hailing from six Indian states, including Gujarat,
Icon for www.hrw.orgHuman Rights Watch · 16d

University of Melbourne urged to drop repressive anti-protest and surveillance policies

Australia researcher, Human Rights Watch said: “The University of Melbourne’s new policies are likely to have a serious chilling effect on the freedoms of expression and opinion of students ...
MacroBusiness · 3d

Indian students are imports, Chinese students are exports

The composition of Australia’s international student enrolments has changed drastically over the past 20 years. In December 2005, 288,579 overseas students were studying in Australia. China (63,695) dominated enrolments,
Icon for www.financialexpress.comThe Financial Express · 9d

Australia denies reports of banning visa applications of Indian students from ‘specific states’

Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has proposed a policy to limit the number of international students in Australia. (FE Online) The Australian High Commission in New Delhi has strongly ...
Icon for tribune.com.pkThe Express Tribune · 5d

Australia proposes A$2,000 student visa fee as part of election campaign

Australia’s ruling Labor Party said on Monday it would increase international student visa fees to A$2,000 ($1,279) if re-elected, as part of a wider policy to manage immigration and boost revenues.
Icon for www.couriermail.com.auThe Courier-Mail · 14d

Foreign student caps in Australia: Bond University vice-chancellor Tim Brailsford wades in

Bond University Vice Chancellor Tim Brailsford argues Australia needs a more nuanced approach to international students — one with better vetting and aligned to national skill needs. First ...
Icon for www.outlookindia.comOutlookindia · 4d

Australia’s Student Visa Fees Set To Rise Under Labor’s Reelection Promise

Australia’s ruling Labor Party on Monday has promised to spike the student visa fees from A$1600 to A$2000 upon reelection. The move is projected to generate A$760 million over the next four ...
Icon for www.moneycontrol.commoneycontrol.com · 10d

Australia’s student visa crackdown: Impact on Indian applicants and genuine students | Explained

In a significant shift that is shaking up the landscape for international students, Australia has begun tightening its student visa application process, particularly for Indian students from ...
Icon for www.wsws.orgWorld Socialist Web Site · 29d

International students face severe housing stress in Australia

Extrapolated to the entire international student population in Australia, this amounts to over 20,000 students hot-bedding at that time. About a quarter of respondents lived in houses with at ...
Icon for www.tribuneindia.comThe Tribune · 10d

Reports of student applications from specific Indian states being banned or restricted are incorrect: Australian High Commission

The spokesperson stated that there are over 125,000 Indian students currently studying in Australia - the second-largest cohort of students from any country. The Tribune, now published from ...
Icon for www.aol.comAOL · 5d

Australia's ruling party to hike student visa fees again in pre-election pledge

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's ruling Labor Party said on Monday it would raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 ($1,279) if reelected, the latest measure aimed at the lucrative ...
Icon for www.thestar.com.myThe Star · 4d

Australia's ruling party to hike student visa fees again in pre-election pledge

Almost 200,000 international students arrived in Australia in February 2025, government statistics show, an increase of 12.1% over the previous year and 7.3% higher than pre-Covid levels in ...
Icon for www.dailymirror.lkThe Daily Mirror · 4d

Australia’s ruling party to hike student visa fees again in pre-election pledge

Reuters - Australia's ruling Labor Party said on Monday it would raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 ($1,279) if reelected, the latest measure aimed at the lucrative education ...
Icon for e.vnexpress.netVN Express · 5d

Australia's ruling party to hike student visa fees again in pre-election pledge

Australia's ruling Labor Party said on Monday it would raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 (US$1,279) if reelected, the latest measure aimed at the lucrative education sector that has been a major source of immigration. The visa fee hike ...
Icon for timesofindia.indiatimes.comIndiatimes · 12d

Australia imposes Student Visa restrictions on six Indian states; know why

Australian universities are tightening student visa rules, especially for applicants from six Indian states, due to a surge in fraudulent applications. This move aims to curb misuse of student ...
Icon for www.theaustralian.com.auThe Australian · 28d

An insiders’ guide to the radical left’s march through our institutions

To throw some sunlight on education faculties at Australian universities, you will hear from a current teaching student ... and respect for the democratic rights of all”. What could possibly ...
Icon for www.news.com.auCouriermail · 9d

‘Enriches the vibe’: Uni students speak out against international student cuts

Mr Plumburn, a domestic student, added it could be a factor in which way he votes next month. With Australia’s record immigration intake emerging as a key election issue, both major parties are ...
Middle East Eye · 9d

Students in Australia call for repeal of IHRA-inspired antisemitism definition

The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism has been criticised for conflating criticism of Israel with hatred of Jewish people
Icon for timesofindia.indiatimes.comIndiatimes · 11d

Why have six Indian states been targeted by Australian universities over student visas?

Several Australian universities have tightened student visa rules for six Indian states, citing rising concerns over misuse and fraudulent applications. The move highlights a growing conflict ...
Icon for www.deccanchronicle.comDeccan Chronicle · 12d

Australian Universities Ban Indian Students From Six States

Amid rising concerns over student visa fraud and misuse of the education system, several Australian universities have imposed restrictions on accepting students from six Indian states. According ...
Icon for www.financialexpress.comThe Financial Express · 4d

Australia student visa fees to go up? Labor party makes poll pitch ahead of May 3 elections

4,000 student visas revoke in the Trump administration first 100 days: Report. Australia’s ruling Labor Party said on Monday it would raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 ($ ...
The Diplomat · 3d

Why Australia Needs International Students

International students make important contributions to Australia’s economy, soft power, and – though it’s often overlooked – urban development.
Icon for www.reuters.comReuters · 5d

Australia's ruling party to hike student visa fees again in pre-election pledge

SYDNEY, April 28 (Reuters) - Australia's ruling Labor Party said on Monday it would raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 ($1,279) if reelected, the latest measure aimed at the ...
Icon for www.straitstimes.comThe Straits Times · 4d

Australia’s ruling party to hike student visa fees again in pre-election pledge

SYDNEY -Australia’s ruling Labor Party said on April 28 it would raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 (S$1,680) if re-elected, the latest measure aimed at the lucrative ...
Icon for www.news.com.auCouriermail · 9d

How the baby bust sparked Australia’s international student explosion

and the reason Australia is so appealing as a study destination, is the generous work and post-study rights that come with a student visa. Pathways to residency available for students who complete ...