# Australia’s Visa Fee Hike Sparks Outcry | Australia News

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-07-13T06:43:16+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0b813eae73c6375f

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