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23 September 2026

Australia Tightens Visa Rules Across Student, Visitor and Skilled Categories

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Australia Tightens Visa Rules Across Student, Visitor and Skilled Categories

Australia has announced phased visa rule changes for students, visitors, skilled workers and working holiday makers, with tougher compliance and priority processing for key sectors.

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