Australia to Tighten Family Visas for International Students
Summary
Australia is preparing to tighten visa rules for international students’ families, potentially barring spouses, partners and children from joining them during their studies. The plan is part of a broader effort to cut net overseas migration and ease pressure on housing and services.
Key Points
- Australia plans to restrict family visas for international students as part of a wider immigration crackdown.
- Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the policy amid efforts to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 a year by 2028.
- The government says rising student numbers have worsened housing pressure, and the change could affect many Nepali students.
- Detailed implementation dates and the exact visa categories affected have not yet been released.
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