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Policy Timeline

What has changed in Australia's student visa rules

Every tracked Department of Home Affairs policy event: ministerial directions, fee rises, and procedural updates. Listed in date order, newest first. See the note below on how current this list is.

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Policy Timeline

Major DHA and government changes affecting student visa applications. What changed, who was affected, and what it means in plain English.

Source: Department of Home Affairs announcements. Not legal advice. Consult a registered migration agent.

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