Australia's student visa surge defies clampdowns, sparks Oppn pushback

Student visa grants in Australia reached record levels late last year, showing resilience in international education despite 12 months of policy changes and a federal election looming, likely centred on migration issues. Data from the Australian Department of Home Affairs shows that visa approvals for prospective university students from overseas peaked at nearly 17,000 in November 2024, the latest month for which statistics are available. Since mid-2024, monthly issuances have consistently reached or exceeded pre-pandemic records, driving an overall surge in foreign student numbers. Higher education accounts for the majority of student visas, with two-thirds or more going to university students.

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