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Further restrictions on student visa applications begin on 2 October 2026, which is a major pillar of recent reforms to Australia’s immigration program, closing a loophole that allowed an applicant to return and obtain a bridging visa to await an outcome. This follows new Ministerial Directions for skilled visa processing priorities.
Read MoreYesterday, the government outlined a broad migration reform package aimed at reducing net overseas migration, with proposed changes to visitor visa conditions, student and graduate visa restrictions, working holiday maker ballots, skilled visa priorities and a tweak to the points test.
Read MoreVisa application charges increased 25 per cent for most visas today. The age cap for working holiday maker visas lifted to 35 years for Cyprus, Finland, Germany and the Republic of Korea with the ability to increase the age cap for Work and Holiday visas.
Read MoreStudent visa holders wanting to apply for a subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate visa will have been shocked by the doubling of visa application charges from 1 March 2026 with only Pacific and Timor-Leste applicants paying the old costs.
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