Australia announces stricter immigration rules for students and backpackers
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Tony Burke (Home Affairs Minister)
Australia
September 17, 2026
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Australia will restrict international students from bringing family members and crack down on 'visa hopping'. Working holiday visa extensions will be subject to a new ballot system with lower caps. The government aims to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 by 2028.
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