Category : Indian Students

The 80 per cent rule that now sorts the queue for Indian student visas

Arpita Pawan 12 August 2026

An offshore Indian student who lodged a Subclass 500 application in early 2025 may have found that the speed of the decision had little to do with the strength of their own file. It turned instead on a number attached to the university or college named on the form, and on how close that provider […]Read More

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Australia sets a pay floor for the international students behind its delivery apps

Priyam Chatterjee 12 August 2026

Bijoy Paul had come to Sydney from Bangladesh in 2016 to study for a master’s degree. On a night in late November 2020, the 27-year-old was delivering food for Uber Eats in the suburb of Rockdale when he was struck by a car and killed. He was the fourth food delivery rider to die on […]Read More

Education Immigration Indian Students

Australia’s year-long freeze on new colleges and what it means for Indian students

Divya Singh 12 August 2026

On 18 May 2026 the Australian government stopped taking applications from new private colleges that want to teach international students. For 12 months, from 19 May 2026 to 19 May 2027, no fresh vocational or English language provider can join the register that lets a college recruit from abroad, and existing private colleges cannot add […]Read More

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International Students Are Blamed for Australia’s Housing Crisis. They Are About 6 Per Cent of Renters

Indrasish Banerjee 3 August 2026

The data on international students and the housing crisis is blunt: about 6 per cent of renters, and rents rose while they were away.Read More

Immigration Indian Students

The Student Cap Went Up, the Indian Rejections Went Higher

Divya Singh 3 August 2026

Australia lifted its 2026 student cap to 295,000, yet about 40 per cent of Indian student visa applications were refused. Here is why the numbers disagree.Read More

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International Students Allege Widespread Exploitation in Indian Restaurants Across Australia

Deepak Gopalakrishnan 4 February 2026

International students working in Indian restaurants across Australia report being systematically underpaid and exploited. Workers describe being paid well below minimum wage, receiving cash-in-hand payments, working unpaid trial shifts and overtime, and being denied payslips and superannuation practices. Students say fear of visa cancellation, threats of being reported to authorities, rising living costs in Sydney, […]Read More

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University of Western Australia Sets Sights on Mumbai for First Indian Campus

Mahesh Mohan 16 May 2025

The University of Western Australia (UWA), a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight, has formally applied to the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish branch campuses in India, with Mumbai identified as the primary hub. This initiative marks a significant step in UWA's longstanding engagement with India, reflecting its commitment to deepening educational and research collaborations between the two nations.Read More

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Australia to Continue Skilled Migration Focus, Tighten International Student Visa Laws

Daisy Akhtar 14 May 2025

Australia is set to maintain its strong emphasis on skilled migration while implementing stricter rules for international student visas, as part of a broader migration strategy by the Albanese government. These measures are designed to better manage population growth, protect the integrity of the visa system, and address labour market needs.Read More

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Australia’s Silent Ban – What Indian Students Need to Know

Rahul Raj 28 April 2025

In an unexpected yet strangely familiar move, a handful of Australian universities have quietly imposed restrictions on student applications from six Indian states—Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Jammu & Kashmir, citing increased concerns around fraudulent visa documentation. This development has sparked yet another wave of frustration and concern, particularly within India’s education consultancy circles and diaspora families preparing for the upcoming intake.Read More

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Student Debt Relief in Budget 2025 Brings Major Boost for Indian Migrants in Australia

Arpita Pawan 15 April 2025

In a move set to ease financial burdens for thousands of Indian students and young professionals, the Albanese Government has announced a bold 20 per cent cut to all student loan debts as part of the 2025 Federal Budget. The announcement, made by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, addresses growing concerns over inflated debt from last year’s sharp indexation and is set to benefit more than 3 million Australians, many of whom are part of the Indian-Australian community.Read More

Category : Indian Students

The 80 per cent rule that now sorts the queue for Indian student visas

Australia sets a pay floor for the international students behind its delivery apps

Australia’s year-long freeze on new colleges and what it means for Indian students

International Students Are Blamed for Australia’s Housing Crisis. They Are About 6 Per Cent of Renters

The Student Cap Went Up, the Indian Rejections Went Higher

International Students Allege Widespread Exploitation in Indian Restaurants Across Australia

University of Western Australia Sets Sights on Mumbai for First Indian Campus

Australia to Continue Skilled Migration Focus, Tighten International Student Visa Laws

Australia’s Silent Ban – What Indian Students Need to Know

Student Debt Relief in Budget 2025 Brings Major Boost for Indian Migrants in Australia

Four Queensland grant rounds close before 5 October and one shuts this Friday

Six days left to have a say on the park that becomes the Olympic stadium

The once a year rent rule did not stop a 19.6 per cent rise in your suburb

Your train is still on a cut timetable and 12 October is the date it starts lifting

Four Queensland grant rounds close before 5 October and one shuts this Friday

Six days left to have a say on the park that becomes the Olympic stadium

The once a year rent rule did not stop a 19.6 per cent rise in your suburb

Your train is still on a cut timetable and 12 October is the date it starts lifting

The Masterchef Talks: Sashi’s Secret! At Naturally good Expo, Sydney

ISRO Is Taking Earth’s Toughest Creature into Orbit

Sri Durga Temple Rockbank – Largest Hindu Temples In Melbourne

Struggles of Transition: The Migration Experience of Indians in Australia

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