I wrote this onTaylor’s English language obligation for permanent residents announcement before Duniam contradicted it. Duniam’s position is essentially no change. So which is the official coalition policy? https://t.co/VpPAmyOCVS
Planning level up to 295,000…
But visa approvals are falling.
If you’re applying for a student visa in 2026, this shift matters.
Offshore applications are rising.
Grant rates are tightening.
#studyaustralia#studentvisa#australia https://t.co/WEEQFE9Rfa
Student visa applicants were allowed to use a wider range of English language tests. Prior to 2013, only IELTS test results were accepted. #studyaustralia#studentvisa
Tony Abbott complains about number of overseas students but outside post covid period, overseas student stocks grew fastest when he was PM (100k over 2 years). Student policy settings were significantly loosened in 2013 leading to rapid growth to 2019. https://t.co/rnJY7wbwdO
Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships are still open. Apply now to study at world-class Australian universities and become an agent of change. Selection is based on merit and your potential to address development challenges in Indonesia👉https://t.co/RWBlQEeAiQ
In strong remarks, Josh Frydenberg backed in recent comments by new Opposition leader Angus Taylor, saying immigration levels were too high while adding the policy needs to be treated 'as a matter of self-defence'. Read the full story: https://t.co/ovZqkDDh3V
#Australia just updated skilled visa occupation ceilings for 2025–26.
Some occupations still have thousands of places left. Others are tightening fast.
If you’re planning to lodge an EOI for subclass 189 or 491, timing could decide everything.
#SkilledVisa#studyaustralia
A 20-year-old overseas student in Perth has been fined after a huge illegal tobacco raid. Police found more than 66,000 cigarettes and over 1,200 vapes at the shop where she worked, earning below minimum wage. #studyaustralia#australia#NewsUpdate#internationalstudent
Clogging of OZ visa system accelerated under Dutton/Pezzullo. But Burke’s determination to avoid developing a longterm immigration plan will only make things worse. https://t.co/d0uUhgwM2K
⚠️ SERIOUS WARNING: Don't risk a visa ban.
Submitting fake and fraudulent documents in your Aus visa application could result in a multi-year visa ban.
Even if you have a migration agent…your application is your responsibility.
Learn more [https://t.co/P3mifYVn7V]
#fraudweek
At least 30,000 people have lost their qualifications in the past year as the regulator cracks down on Australia’s shonky vocational education and training providers.
#studyaustralia#australia#vetcollege
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