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13 October 2026

Australia changes student visa rules for subclasses 500 and 590 from October 2026

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Australia changes student visa rules for subclasses 500 and 590 from October 2026

Australia's new student visa rules take effect on 2 October 2026, changing who can apply from within Australia and how family members are affected now too.

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