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Australia tightens student and backpacker visas to curb migration amid housing strain

Australia's interior minister announced restrictions on student and backpacker visas to reduce migration, citing housing pressures. The policy shift follows a far-right surge in polls, indicating political motivation. This marks a notable tightening of immigration policy, potentially affecting education and labor markets.

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Australia Tightens Immigration Policy Amid Housing Strain

Australia has confirmed new immigration restrictions targeting foreign students and backpackers, aiming to reduce net annual immigration to 225,000 by 2028 from approximately 300,000. This policy shift is primarily driven by housing market pressures and follows a surge in far-right political polling. The full economic impact on education exports and labor supply remains uncertain.

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