Australia significantly increased the fees for international students, more than doubling it from AUD 710 ($473) to AUD 1,600 ($1,068). The latest move, effective from July 1, aims to rein in migration that is at an all-time high which is causing intensive pressure on an already tight housing market.

Australia doubles foreign student visa fee to curb migration, Indian students likely to be hit

In a bid to “fix the broken immigration system”, Australia said on Monday (Dec 11) that it is restricting the intake of international students and low-skilled workers by tightening the visa rules.

Australia announces stricter visa rules for students, workers as it prepares to overhaul immigration system

Thousands of Indian students have been banned from admission to Australian universities in view of the phenomenal surge in bogus applications. The clamp-down is specifically against applicants from the two Indian states of Punjab and Haryana.

WION Spotlight | Bogus applicants trigger Australia ban on Indian students

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Australia doubles foreign student visa fee to curb migration, Indian students likely to be hit

Australia announces stricter visa rules for students, workers as it prepares to overhaul immigration system

WION Spotlight | Bogus applicants trigger Australia ban on Indian students