Australia to Bar International Students From Bringing Family Members
· World · ABC News (AU), Reuters
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is set to announce a policy effectively barring international students from bringing family members to Australia. The move aims to reduce net overseas migration from 300,000 to 225,000 by 2028. The government plans to curb temporary visa numbers and address visa hopping to reach these targets. Last financial year, nearly 46,000 secondary applicants were granted student-dependent visas. The policy is expected to be unveiled at the National Press Club in Canberra on Thursday.
Why it matters
This policy change directly impacts prospective international students and their families, potentially reducing the appeal of Australia as a study destination.
Read the original report — ABC News (AU)
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