Australia's Ambitious 10-Year Migration Strategy Unveiled: Key Policy Shifts and Targets

  Australia Migration Strategy Released : A Roadmap for Change The Australian government has recently revealed its comprehensive 10-year migration strategy, outlining pivotal actions and fresh policy commitments aimed at a substantial overhaul of the existing migration system. This strategic plan sets ambitious targets, emphasizing a shift from the current record net overseas migration of 510,000 in 2022-23 to pre-pandemic levels of around 250,000 by June 2025. Targeting International Students: Stricter Regulations and Scrutiny Under the newly announced migration strategy, a significant focus is placed on tightening visa regulations for international students, with a specific emphasis on temporary graduate and student visas. Proposed measures include reducing approved lengths of stay, updating age eligibility criteria, and imposing higher English language proficiency requirements. Additionally, there will be restrictions on course types and course swapping. The strategy also introduces