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Australia Doubles Graduate Visa Fee, Students Outraged

3/3/2026

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The temporary graduate visa fee for international students in Australia has doubled from $2,300 to $4,600, effective immediately.
Advocacy groups and students say the rise blindsides applicants and treats them as financial sources rather than people.
The National Union of Students expressed concern about the lack of consultation.
New data show a 33% drop in temporary graduate visas granted, raising alarms about remaining in Australia.

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Story summary

The temporary graduate visa fee for international students in Australia has doubled from $2,300 to $4,600, effective immediately.
Advocacy groups and students say the rise blindsides applicants and treats them as financial sources rather than people.
The National Union of Students expressed concern about the lack of consultation.
New data show a 33% drop in temporary graduate visas granted, raising alarms about remaining in Australia.