https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-27/immigration-overhaul-student-visa-skilled-worker-changes/102270912
The federal government will rewrite Australia's immigration system, with almost every visa category up for change, and a promise to tighten rules for international students.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/government-further-tightens-student-visa-applications-to-stop-visa-hopping/rg8nqtll1
Government further tightens student visa applications to stop 'visa hopping' Even more changes are being made to the rights of those already in Australia.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/changes
Eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa prior to proposed 1 July 2024 changes. Applicants must have completed their qualification and lodged their Temporary Graduate visa application before 1 July 2024. Applicants must meet the Australian study requirement, and provide evidence from their education provider of the date of course completion

https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/en/tools-and-resources/news/student-and-temporary-graduate-visa-changes-2024
Summary of changes. 1. New financial capacity requirement. From 10 May 2024, the financial requirement that applies to Student and Student Guardian visas will be set at $29,710 for an individual student. The new financial requirement apply to any visas lodged on or after 10 May 2024.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australian-visa-changes-for-2023-2024/8oypo0xui
From 1 July 2023, several visa changes and opportunities will come into effect. Here's what you need to know. New visa pathways start on 1 July 2023. Source: SBS News / Getty. Australia's new

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-plans-halve-migrant-intake-tighten-student-visa-rules-2023-12-10/
Australia on Monday said it would tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers that could halve its migrant intake over the next two years as the government looks to

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/from-language-tests-to-age-limits-the-key-australian-visa-changes-for-2024/7jjaidk2y
From early this year, those applying for a student visa will need an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 (up from 5.5) or an equivalent test of English language

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-11/tightening-of-visa-conditions-australian-government/103212590
Australia's net migration is believed to have peaked last financial year at 510,000 and is forecast to fall to more normal levels, down to 375,000 next year and 250,000 in 2025. The government

https://aspireaustralia.com.au/10-major-changes-to-australian-visas-from-1-july-2023-what-you-need-to-know/
TSMIT. The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold for 482 and 494 nominations submitted from 1 July 2023 will increase to $70 000. With increased skilled migration places and easing immigration measures, it is the ideal time to apply for a visa to Australia for skilled professionals and international students.

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-tightens-student-visa-rules-migration-hits-record-high-2024-03-21/
Date released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday showed net immigration rose 60% to a record 548,800 in the year to Sept. 30, 2023, higher than the 518,000 people in the year

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https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/new-international-student-visa-reforms-will-allow-applicants-to-use-pathway-as-means-for-migration-to-australia/news-story/bb31d8d3e2e0674d230fed10b4104ff0
Prospective international students coming into Australia will be able to express their intent to migrate in their visa applications, under new reforms tabled by the Albanese government.

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https://monitor.icef.com/2023/05/australia-plans-to-tighten-rules-around-student-visas/
In September 2022, Australian Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil announced plans for a comprehensive review of the country's migration system. The findings of that review were released late last month, and they now set the stage for substantial changes to Australia's policy framework, including student visa settings and procedures.

https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/labor-steamrolls-international-student-visa-rule-which-automatically-bars-incomers-who-want-to-settle-in-australia-permanently/news-story/f3e50d32c1d0aefc73f797e99a6fe223
Shadow minister for immigration and citizenship Dan Tehan said Labor's immigration policy, as part of its "Big Australia" plan, was forcing Australians to endure housing shortages and rent-hikes.

https://monitor.icef.com/2024/01/australia-visa-approval-rates-declining-for-some-students-as-new-immigration-settings-take-effect/
Should that rate of refusal continue, the number of students granted study visas in 2023/24 is expected to decrease by 91,715 compared with 2022/23, when 577,295 visas were granted - about a 15% reduction.

https://www.sbs.com.au/language/punjabi/en/podcast-episode/australian-visas-what-immigration-policies-are-changing-from-july-1-2023/f7qoc26bj
09:01. Some key changes will be implemented from 1 July 2023 impacting the Australia's migrant community. New visa fees, reinstated work caps for international students, extension of the

https://www.y-axis.com/australia-immigration-updates/
Australia immigration grew by 60% in 2023 and expected to remain steady in 2024. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), population in Australia increased by 2.5%. There were around 765,900 overseas migration arrivals in 2023. The highest number of migrants to Australia in 2023 were from India and China.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-26/what-is-in-the-governments-unexpected-immigration-bill/103633726
The first part of the bill relates to those who are currently in Australia but have exhausted their avenues to stay. This includes people currently in immigration detention, but also those in the

https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/AlexHawke/Pages/visa-changes-to-support-the-reopening-of-australia.aspx
These visa changes will improve access to permanent residence for: Existing Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa holders in the short-term stream. Legacy Temporary Work Skilled (subclass 457) visa holders who no longer meet the age requirement. "This is a special concession recognising those highly skilled migrant workers who chose to

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/topic/immigration
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https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/skilled-migration-program/recent-changes
Recent changes. Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa - New Zealand stream only - permanent closure of applications commencing 1 July 2023. New Zealand stream visa applications made before 10 December 2022. Withdrawing your application.

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