# Australia Tightens Student Visa Rules | 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: 2026-09-17T15:09:16+00:00
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Australia’s international student visa rules are getting a major overhaul, shutting the door on bringing partners and families — a move aimed at fairness and cracking down on fake degrees and migration loopholes. While the government says this ensures students are genuinely pursuing education, not just a pathway to work, critics warn it could hurt Australia’s global appeal and push students toward countries like France offering English-taught degrees. Exceptions exist for existing family members, PhD students, and some Southeast Asian and Pacific learners, but visa extensions now require moving to a higher qualification. The cost of living and tuition — often triple domestic rates — may become even harder to manage without partner support. 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. Sources: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/business/mixed-bag-unis-mull-block-on-student-families-c-22885564 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6078e616856cde43 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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