Australian government moves to slow foreign student visas after failure of cap plan

New policy will divide visa applications into ‘high’ and ‘standard’ priority categories instead of capping numbersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government will replace its failed international student cap with slowed visa processing in what has been described as “political point scoring” by the former deputy immigration secretary.The cap, which aimed to drive down enrolments to a maximum of 270,000 by setting limits for individual institutions, was blocked by the Liberals and the Greens in the final sitting days of parliament.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



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Author : Caitlin Cassidy Education reporter

Publish date : 2024-12-19 03:37:06

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