Event Brief
Australia targets international students and backpackers
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM ET
Summary: Australia is launching a migration crackdown aimed at international students, “visa hoppers” and backpackers. The government says the measures are intended to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.
WHO: Australian government
WHAT: Migration crackdown targeting international students, “visa hoppers” and backpackers
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: Australia
WHY: To reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.
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