Australia Student Visa 2026 policy is moving towards tighter family restrictions as the government plans to prevent international students from bringing partners and children while studying. The proposed change forms part of a wider migration overhaul aimed at reducing net overseas migration and strengthening controls over temporary visas. Under the current system, eligible international students can bring dependents, and spouses may have work rights depending on the visa and conditions. The proposed restrictions would represent a significant change for Indian students considering Australia for higher education, particularly those planning to move with families. The government is targeting a reduction in net overseas migration to 225,000 annually by 2028. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is expected to outline further details as the migration reforms are introduced. Students should therefore avoid making decisions based only on preliminary reports and check the final rules and implementation dates through Australian government immigration guidance.
Australia Student Visa 2026: New Family Restrictions Announced
