Event Brief
Australia bars secondary applicants from most student visas
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Summary: Australia’s home minister announced a major change to student visa rules, saying secondary applicants such as partners and children will no longer be allowed on most student visas. The policy would restrict visa eligibility for dependants attached to many student visa holders.
WHO: Australia’s home minister
WHAT: Secondary applicants (partners and children) will no longer be allowed on most student visas
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 3:35 AM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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