Australia has always been one of the most preferred study destinations for international education. For years, it welcomed students with open doors, encouraging a growing influx of international talent to strengthen its global education presence. However, over time, those doors slowly began to narrow. Not because of one single incident, but due to a series of challenges that built up over the years, especially after COVID-19.
When Australia reopened its borders after the pandemic, the number of international students surged. Unfortunately, not everyone was coming with the primary intention of studying. As a result, the reputation of Australia's international education system began to face challenges. The government identified several concerns, including record-high migration, the misuse of student visas by some applicants, etc. At the same time, genuine students were getting mixed in with non-genuine applicants, which made visa assessments more difficult. So, what did Australia do?