Dreams on hold: Indian students face the heat of Australia’s visa overhaul
Australia’s sweeping student visa reforms, aimed at reducing net migration, have sparked concern among Indian students and education stakeholders. Stricter rules and a sharp drop in approvals — with Indian visas falling by 48% — have raised fears of discrimination and policy opacity. The move also risks straining Indo-Australian ties and weakening Australia’s global education appeal.
Australia’s sweeping student visa reforms, aimed at reducing net migration, have sparked concern among Indian students and education stakeholders. Stricter rules and a sharp drop in approvals — with Indian visas falling by 48% — have raised fears of discrimination and policy opacity. The move also risks straining Indo-Australian ties and weakening Australia’s global education appeal.
