Expanded English Tests Now Accepted for Visa Applicants
Australia has expanded its accepted English language tests for visa applications from five to nine, effective August 7, 2025. This change offers more …
Tag: immigration policy
International Student Cap Boost: Little Change Expected
Australia is set to ease its cap on international student admissions for 2026, raising the target to 295,000. However, ongoing migration policies may …
Low-Skilled Migration Hurts Aussie Economy and Productivity
As the government's Economic Reform Roundtable gears up, the immigration debate simmers just beneath the surface. With a spotlight on high-skilled mig…
How Labor Disrupted Australia’s Migration System
The Albanese government's immigration policies face sharp criticism, revealing a staggering rise in temporary migrants and bridging visas. With number…
Australia’s steep visa costs ‘hinder diversification efforts’
High visa fees are restricting access to Australian universities, favouring only the wealthy, warn major education groups. They call for urgent reform…
Pacific Engagement Visa Ballot Now Open for 2025–26!
Australia's new Pacific Engagement visa opens doors for eligible nationals to obtain permanent residency. With 3,000 spots available from 28 July to 2…
Indian Students Navigate Australia’s Visa System
Australia's international student landscape has transformed dramatically over two decades, with a surge in enrolments from India and Nepal challenging…
Australia’s Luxury visa scheme for the wealthy falls short
A controversial Australian visa for foreign investors was scrapped due to concerns over their low tax contributions and minimal economic impact. Home …
Treasury’s Migration Outlook Uncertain as Long-Term Figures Rise
Australia's population surge is set to continue, despite Treasury's predictions of a migration slowdown. Dive into Dr Abul Rizvi's analysis of how pol…
Labor may limit international student numbers
Julian Hill, Australia’s new assistant minister for international education, isn’t ruling out limits on foreign student enrolments. With a firm st…