Australia has announced new measures to tighten its temporary visa system as the government seeks to manage immigration levels. The changes will affect international students already studying in the country, including those applying for a further student visa.
The government has set a target of limiting net overseas migration to 245,000 in the current financial year. The announcement was reported from Kathmandu on September 30.
What the new measures mean for international students
International students currently in Australia are among those affected by the tighter rules. The changes also apply when students seek to obtain a further student visa.
- The measures tighten Australia’s temporary visa system.
- The government aims to limit net overseas migration to 245,000 in the current financial year.
- International students already studying in Australia may be affected when applying for another student visa.
The announcement signals a change in Australia’s approach to temporary visas as it seeks to manage migration levels.
