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Australia’s Visa Fee Hike Sparks Outcry | Australia News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Summary
Australia just slapped a brutal 200% price hike on the Resident Return Visa — now costing $1,475 every five years — with zero warning, leaving permanent residents stuck paying to keep their travel rights. For those from countries like South Korea, India, or China — where dual citizenship isn’t allowed — it’s a financial trap: either ditch your original citizenship to become Aussie or keep coughing up thousands. With inflation already crushing budgets, this move feels like a deliberate squeeze on immigrants, especially those from lower-income nations. Critics call it unfair and potentially exclusionary, while the government justifies it as funding migration infrastructure — but for visa holders, it’s a mandatory, no-option expense. A petition with over 32,000 signatures is already demanding reversal, sparking national debate over fairness, affordability, and Australia’s multicultural identity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0b813eae73c6375f