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Australia Bars International Students’ Families From September 2026

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 12:10 UTC · How we work

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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced that most international students cannot bring family members, effective September 2026.
Nigerian and Kenyan student visa rejections hit ~80% in September 2026, up from under 10% a year earlier.
Adelaide University enrollment fell by 4,143 students to 16,677 in 2026, a nearly 20% decline.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended the restrictions, saying international education remains important but needs stronger immigration oversight.

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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced that most international students cannot bring family members, effective September 2026.
Nigerian and Kenyan student visa rejections hit ~80% in September 2026, up from under 10% a year earlier.
Adelaide University enrollment fell by 4,143 students to 16,677 in 2026, a nearly 20% decline.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended the restrictions, saying international education remains important but needs stronger immigration oversight.