International education in Australia needs an urgent rethink - Campus Review

International education in Australia needs an urgent rethink - Campus Review

The federal government’s recent decision to again raise the international student visa application fee to $2,000 has reignited concerns about the country’s approach to international education. This will be the second increase to this fee in the last 12 months, the previous increase was from $710 to $1600 in July, 2024. While the policy has drawn sharp criticism – from student groups who see it as an additional and unfair financial burden on inte…