Australia News
From visa policy changes to university news and the cost of living: updates that matter to anyone planning study or migration, reported directly from our local offices.
26 Oct 2026
While Australian home prices experience record declines nationwide, South Australian (SA) regional housing prices rose 19% over the past 12 months. Growth is expected to slow following a sharp drop in property inquiries after the September interest rate hike.
25 Oct 2026
Australian butcher shops are facing a severe skilled worker shortage. A Noosa butcher is closing a retail store operated for over 20 years due to staffing shortages, while some businesses have begun recruiting overseas workers.
18 Oct 2026
The impacts of immigration reduction plans proposed by Australia's major political parties on the federal budget and economy have been analyzed in detail. One Nation's plan to turn net migration negative would increase national debt by $275 billion over the next decade and reduce economic output by $212 billion.
18 Oct 2026
One Nation has pledged to turn net migration negative for three years. Australia has never intentionally created negative net migration except during wars and the Great Depression, and economists warn this would inevitably lead to prolonged economic recession.
18 Oct 2026
International student new enrollments at Australian higher education institutions in the first half of 2026 decreased 4.9% year-over-year. The government's implementation of international student quota system and strengthened visa screening are analyzed to have had an impact.
12 Oct 2026
Nearly 3,000 students rushed to enroll in the graduate diploma of management (learning) program in the past month before its October 5 abolition, prompting strong warnings from the Australian government to education providers. The government announced possible sanctions including suspension of new student recruitment.
12 Oct 2026
The Coalition's plan to abolish post-graduate visas has been flagged as potentially violating the free trade agreement the Morrison government signed with India. The International Education Association warned that this policy could hinder Australia's ability to secure skilled workers.
12 Oct 2026
Australian regional universities are experiencing severe recruitment difficulties, failing to fill even half of their allocated international student quotas. According to the Department of Education's October figures, the overall university average enrollment rate was only 67%, with just five metropolitan institutions achieving over 80% capacity. Analysis indicates that visa rejection rates for South Asian applicants reach 53%, while visa application fees increased to $2,500, leading growing numbers of students to abandon applications altogether.
