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Hanson, leader of Australia’s right-wing populist One Nation party, has called for international students to leave Australia before applying for further study visas, arguing the change would prevent abuse of the country’s migration system.…

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“The 2026-27 federal budget recognises the difficult economic environment facing the government, but it comes at a time when Australia cannot afford to take its foot off the accelerator on skills, research and innovation,” said Carolyn…

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Australia has frozen new applications from private colleges and training organisations seeking to offer courses to international students, as the Albanese government ramps up efforts to tighten integrity across the sector amid mounting…

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A region-specific tightening is emerging, with nearly half of offshore higher education applicants from South Asian markets being refused study visas to Australia, and refusal rates ranging from around 35% to 70% in the first three months…

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International student head count for students studying on a student visa The number of international students studying in Australia totalled 845,933 for the January-December 2025 period, according to data from the Department of Education.…

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This piece has been co-authored by by Jon Chew, IEAA vice president; Rishen Shekar, IEAA board member; Dr Kirrilee Hughes, IEAA research manager . Australia’s international education sector is navigating a defining moment. We have a…