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Australia Announces Tighter Rules for International Students' Families

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25 Sept 2026

Australia Plans Tighter Rules on Student Dependants

Australia has announced proposed changes that would restrict many new international students from bringing partners and children with them while studying. The government is also proposing tighter rules around course changes and visa hopping as part of broader migration reforms.

What this means: Students planning to study in Australia with their families should carefully review the rules applying to their course and visa before making travel or subsequent-entrant plans.

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